US20180334059A1 - Car Seat Carrier - Google Patents
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Description
- The present invention relates, in general, to wheeled devices for carrying car seats.
- In the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sets guidelines for the use of car seats and all states have their own laws governing the use of car seats. For example, Texas requires that children under 8 years old and less than 4 feet 9 inches tall be in a car seat or a booster seat. Children under 1 year old and/or less than 35 lbs should be placed in a rear facing car seat when riding in an automobile. California law also requires that children under 8 years old and less than 4 feet 9 inches tall be in a car seat or a booster seat. Children under 2 years old that are less than 40 pounds or 40 inches tall must be restrained in a rear facing car seat.
- Rear facing car seats typically can be used to carry an infant and the rear facing car seat can be engaged with a detachable car seat base that is properly tethered in a vehicle. Using such a system allows the parent to strap their small child in the rear facing car seat, carry the rear facing car seat to the car, and engage the rear facing car set with the detachable car seat base. Once the rear facing car seat is engaged with the detachable car seat base, the rear facing car seat may not be disengaged without toggling a release mechanism.
- The car seat industry is always seeking improvements to car seats and the different ways in which car seats are transported when not in a motor vehicle.
- The present disclosure may be better understood, and its numerous features and advantages made apparent to those skilled in the art by referencing the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 andFIG. 2 include left and right side plan views of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 3 andFIG. 4 include top and bottom plan views of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 5 andFIG. 6 include front plan views of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 7 includes a rear plan view of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 8 throughFIG. 13 include left side plan views of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 14 includes a bottom plan view of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 15 throughFIG. 20 include left side plan views of a car seat carrier and a car seat in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 21 includes a top plan view of a car seat carrier and a car seat in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 22 includes a side plan view of a car seat carrier and a car seat in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 23 includes a top plan view of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 24 includes a top plan view of a car seat carrier and a car seat in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 25 andFIG. 26 include left and right side plan views of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 27 andFIG. 28 include top and bottom plan views of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 29 andFIG. 30 include front plan views of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 31 includes a rear plan view of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 32 throughFIG. 37 include left side plan views of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 38 includes a bottom plan view of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 39 throughFIG. 44 include left side plan views of a car seat carrier and a car seat in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 45 includes a top plan view of a car seat carrier and a car seat in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 46 includes a side plan view of a car seat carrier and a car seat in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 47 includes a top plan view of a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 48 includes a top plan view of a car seat carrier and a car seat in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 49 includes an illustration of a rear plan view of a handle for a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 50 includes an illustration of a side plan view of a handle for a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 51 includes an illustration of a rear plan view of a handle for a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. -
FIG. 52 includes an illustration of a side plan view of a handle for a car seat carrier in accordance with an embodiment. - The following is generally directed to a rolling car seat carrier that is suited to receive and engage a child car seat, e.g., a rear-facing infant car seat. Embodiments are directed to a car seat carrier having a carrier body that is configured to receive and lockably engage an infant car seat therein. The carrier body is further configured to retain the infant car seat in engagement with the carrier body until a release handle on the infant car seat is toggle by a user. As such, the infant car seat is securely attached to the carrier body. The carrier body can include two front wheels directly attached to the carrier body. The two front wheels can rotate around a first axis and swivel around a second axis. The carrier body can also include two rear wheels directly attached to the carrier body. The two rear wheels can rotate around a first axis. A pivoting and telescoping handle can be attached to the front of the carrier body near the front wheels. A user can grasp a handgrip on the pivoting/telescoping handle with one hand and push the car seat carrier or pull the car seat carrier. Accordingly, the car seat carrier is human powered and not powered by a motor, an engine, or other non-human power source.
- The pivoting/telescoping handle is configured to be move between various positions. For example, the pivoting/telescoping handle can be moved to a first stowage position in which the pivoting/telescoping handle is in a collapsed configuration and folded back across the carrier body of the car seat carrier. Further, the pivoting/telescoping handle can be moved to a second stowage position in which the pivoting/telescoping handle is in the collapsed configuration and rotated away from the carrier body so that the hand grip on the pivoting/telescoping handle is in a position furthest from the carrier body. The pivoting/telescoping handle can also be moved to a front push/pull position in which the pivoting/telescoping handle is in an extended configuration and rotated so that the pivoting/telescoping handle, or the handgrip, is forward of the axis around which the pivoting/telescoping handle rotates. In this front push/pull position, a user can use the pivoting/telescoping handle to push the car seat carrier or pull the car seat carrier. In either case, an infant car seat, and an infant securely placed in the infant car seat, would be facing the user.
- The pivoting/telescoping handle can be further moved to a rear push position in which the pivoting/telescoping handle is in the extended configuration and rotated so the pivoting/telescoping handle, or handgrip, is behind the axis about which the pivoting/telescoping handle rotates. In this position, a user can push the car seat carrier with the infant car seat engaged with the car seat carrier, and an infant therein, facing the direction in which the car seat carrier is pushed, i.e., away from the user. Finally, the pivoting/telescoping can be moved to a broadcast position in which the handle, in either the collapsed configuration or extended configuration, is rotated to a vertical position or slightly aft so that the handgrip is behind the axis of rotation. In the broadcast position, a portable electronic device, e.g., a smartphone, that is securely held within a bracket on the pivoting/telescoping handle can be located in a position to allow an infant within the infant car seat to listen to and watch content that is being broadcast by the portable electronic device.
- The car seat carrier is configured to have a foot print that is nearly identical in area to the footprint of the infant car seat that can be installed therein. As such, the car seat carrier takes up relatively little floor space and is very easy to maneuver in crowded spaces, in narrow spaces, around closely placed objects, etc. Further, the car seat carrier supports the infant car seat in a manner that is relatively low to the surface on which the car seat carrier is used. This provides a relatively low center of gravity that makes is difficult to tip over the car seat carrier. Further, this allows a user to sit in a chair adjacent to the car seat carrier, e.g., at a doctor's office, and easily see and interact with the infant that is securely placed within the infant car seat attached to the car seat carrier.
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FIG. 1 throughFIG. 14 illustrate a car seat carrier that is generally designated 100. As shown, thecar seat carrier 100 can include acarrier body 102. Thecarrier body 102 can be sized and shaped to receive and lockably engage a complementary shaped infant car seat, as described in detail below. In particular, thecarrier body 102 can include a molded shell that can be substantially symmetrical about a centrallongitudinal axis 104. In one aspect, thecarrier body 102 can be a one-piece molded shell. Thecarrier body 102 may be molded from a polymer material. In particular, thecarrier body 102 may be made from a lightweight, durable plastic material. For example, thecarrier body 102 may be made from polypropylene, such as impact grade polypropylene or impact copolymer polypropylene. In another aspect, thecarrier body 102 may be made from nylon. In still another aspect, thecarrier body 102 may be made from a metal or a metal alloy. For example, thecarrier body 102 may be stamped from sheet steel or aluminum. In one particular aspect, thecarrier body 102 can be a detachable car seat base that is configured to receive and engage a car seat, described below. - In a particular aspect, the entire
car seat carrier 100 can have a weight, WCSC, and WCSC can be less than or equal to 20 pounds. Further, WCSC can be less than or equal to 19 pounds, such as less than or equal to 18 pounds, less than or equal to 17 pounds, less than or equal to 16 pounds, less than or equal to 15 pounds, or less than or equal to 14 pounds. In another aspect, WCSC can be greater than or equal to 8 pounds. Moreover, WCSC can be greater than or equal to 9 pounds, such as greater than or equal to 10 pounds, greater than or equal to 11 pounds, greater than or equal to 12 pounds, or greater than or equal to 13 pounds. In yet another aspect, WCSC can be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum and minimum values of WCSC described herein. The relatively light weight of thecar seat carrier 100 makes it easy to lift up thecar seat carrier 100 and place thecar seat carrier 100 in a vehicle. - As illustrated, the
carrier body 102 can include afront end 106 and arear end 108. A firstouter side wall 110 can extend between thefront end 106 and therear end 108 of thecarrier body 102. Also, a secondouter side wall 112 can extend between thefront end 106 and therear end 108 of thecarrier body 102 opposite the firstouter side wall 110 across thelongitudinal axis 104. As shown inFIG. 3 , thecarrier body 102 can further include atransverse wall 114 that can extend between the firstouter side wall 110 and the secondouter side wall 112 at a location between amidpoint 116 of thecarrier body 102 and thefront end 106 of thecarrier body 102. Thetransverse wall 114 can be substantially perpendicular to thelongitudinal axis 104 of thecarrier body 102. Thecarrier body 102 can also include a firstinner side wall 118 that can extend from therear end 108 of thecarrier body 102 to thetransverse wall 114. Moreover, thecarrier body 102 can include a secondinner side wall 120 that can also extend from the rear end of thecarrier body 102 to thetransverse wall 114 opposite the firstinner side wall 118 across thelongitudinal axis 104. -
FIG. 3 indicates that thecarrier body 102 can include afirst cavity 122 formed between the firstinner side wall 118 and the firstouter side wall 110 and asecond cavity 124 formed between the secondinner side wall 120 and the secondouter side wall 112. Thefirst cavity 122 and thesecond cavity 124 can extend from therear end 108 of thecarrier body 102 to thetransverse wall 114 of thecarrier body 102. Further, thecavities curved platform 126 can extend between the firstinner side wall 118 and the secondinner side wall 120 and between therear end 108 of thecarrier body 102 and thetransverse wall 114. In a particular aspect, thefirst cavity 122, thesecond cavity 124, and thecurved platform 126 are configured to receive and lockably engage a complementary shaped infant car seat, as shown in greater detail inFIG. 16 . - As illustrated in
FIG. 3 , thecarrier body 102 can further include a firstrear locking notch 128 formed in the firstouter side wall 110 adjacent to thefirst cavity 122. Moreover, thecarrier body 102 can include a secondrear locking notch 130 formed in the secondouter side wall 112 adjacent to thesecond cavity 124. Therear locking notches FIG. 15 . - The
carrier body 102 can further include a firstfront guide 132 that can extend in an upward direction from anupper surface 134 of thecarrier body 102. Thecarrier body 102 can also include a secondfront guide 136 extending from theupper surface 134 of thecarrier body 102 opposite from the firstfront guide 132 across thelongitudinal axis 104. A firstfront slot 138 may be formed in theupper surface 134 of thecarrier body 102 adjacent to the firstfront guide 132. A secondfront slot 140 may be formed in theupper surface 134 of thecarrier body 102 adjacent to the secondfront guide 136 and opposite the firstfront slot 138. - A
first hook 142 may extend through the firstfront slot 138 so that the head of thefirst hook 142 faces thefront end 106 of thecarrier body 102. Asecond hook 144 may extend through the secondfront slot 140 so that the head of thesecond hook 144 faces thefront end 106 of thecarrier body 102. Thefirst hook 142 and thesecond hook 144 on thecarrier body 102 of thecar seat carrier 100 are configured to engage attachment points on the underside of an infant car seat. Accordingly, thefirst hook 142, thesecond hook 144, the firstrear locking notch 128, and the secondrear locking notch 130 work in concert to engage and lock an infant car seat to thecar seat carrier 100, as shown inFIG. 16 throughFIG. 22 . - Referring now to
FIG. 4 , thecarrier body 102 of thecar seat carrier 100 can further include abottom plate 150 that can cover and enclose the underside of the carrier body of thecar seat carrier 100. Thebottom plate 150 can include arear portion 152 that extends from therear end 108 of thecarrier body 102 to a point located between themidpoint 116 of thecarrier body 102 and thefront end 106 of thecarrier body 102. Thebottom plate 150 can also include afront portion 154 that can extend from thefront end 106 of thecarrier body 102 to a location between themidpoint 116 of thecarrier body 102 and therear end 108 of thecarrier body 102. It can be appreciated that thebottom plate 150 may be a single continuous bottom plate in which therear portion 152 and thefront portion 154 are integrally formed with each other. Further, thebottom plate 150 may be attached to thecarrier body 102 via a plurality of threadedfasteners 156, e.g., screws. -
FIG. 4 further indicates that thecar seat carrier 100 can include a firstrear axle support 160 that can extend in a generally downward direction from thebottom plate 150, e.g., therear portion 152 of thebottom plate 150. The firstrear axle support 160 can be formed with a transverse axle bore 162. A secondrear axle support 164 can also extend in a generally downward direction from thebottom plate 150, e.g., therear portion 152 of thebottom plate 150. The secondrear axle support 164 can be opposite from the firstrear axle support 160 across thelongitudinal axis 104. The secondrear axle support 164 can also be formed with a transverse axle bore 166. As shown, the rear axle supports 160, 164 can be placed near therear end 108 of thecarrier body 102 between themidpoint 116 of thecarrier body 102 and therear end 108 of thecarrier body 102. - A fixed, i.e., non-rotating, non-steering,
rear axle 170 can be installed within the rear axle supports 160, 164, e.g., through the transverse axle bores 162, 166 formed therein, so that afirst end 172 of therear axle 170 extends beyond the firstrear axle support 160 and the outer periphery of thecarrier body 102. Moreover, asecond end 174 of therear axle 170 extends beyond the secondrear axle support 164 and the outer periphery of thecarrier body 102. In a particular aspect, therear axle 170 can be made from a metal or metal alloy. Further, therear axle 170 can be made from steel. In another aspect, therear axle 170 can be made from aluminum. Moreover, at least a portion of theends axle 170 can be threaded. - In a particular aspect, the
rear axle 170 may engage the first transverse axle bore 162 formed in the firstrear axle support 160 and the second transverse axle bore 166 formed in the secondrear axle support 164 in an interference fit. As such, therear axle 170 may not rotate within the rear axle supports 160, 164. Further, therear axle 170 may not translate linearly within the rear axle supports 160, 164, i.e., along a longitudinal axis of therear axle 170. -
FIG. 4 further indicates that thecar seat carrier 100 can include a firstretaining ring clip 176 fitted into a slot (not shown) machined in therear axle 170 adjacent to the firstrear axle support 160. Moreover, thecar seat carrier 100 can include a secondretaining ring clip 178 fitted into a slot (not shown) machined in therear axle 170 adjacent to the secondrear axle support 162. The retaining ring slips 176, 178 can further prevent therear axle 170 from translating linearly within the rear axle supports 160, 164. As illustrated, a firstrear wheel assembly 180 may be installed on thefirst end 172 of therear axle 172 and held in place by a firstrear wheel nut 182. A secondrear wheel assembly 184 may be installed on thesecond end 174 of therear axle 170 and held in place by a secondrear wheel nut 186. Accordingly, therear wheel assemblies carrier body 102. Further, therear wheel assemblies - As illustrated in
FIG. 1 , the firstrear wheel assembly 180 may include awheel 190 having acentral hub 192 in which an outer wheel bearing 194 and an inner wheel bearing (not shown) are installed. The firstrear wheel assembly 180 may further include atire 196 installed around anouter rim 198 of thewheel 180. In a particular aspect, thewheel 190 may be made from a polymer material. In particular, thewheel 190 may be made from polypropylene, such as impact grade polypropylene or impact copolymer polypropylene. In another aspect, thewheel 190 may be made from nylon. Thetire 196 may also be made from a polymer material. For example, thetire 196 may be a solid tire made from a polymer foam material. Further, thetire 196 may polyurethane foam material, e.g., a closed cell polyurethane foam material. Further, thetire 196 may be made from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam. In another aspect, thetire 196 may be made from rubber and filled with air. - As illustrated in
FIG. 2 , the secondrear wheel assembly 184 may include awheel 200 having acentral hub 202 in which an outer wheel bearing 204 and an inner wheel bearing (not shown) are installed. The secondrear wheel assembly 184 may further include atire 206 installed around an outer rim 208 of thewheel 200. In a particular aspect, thewheel 200 may be made from a polymer material. In particular, thewheel 200 may be made from polypropylene, such as impact grade polypropylene or polypropylene impact copolymer. In another aspect, thewheel 200 may be made from nylon. Thetire 206 may also be made from a polymer foam material. Further, thetire 196 may polyurethane foam material, e.g., a closed cell polyurethane foam material. For example, thetire 206 may be a solid tire made from a polyurethane foam material. Further, thetire 206 may be made from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam. In another aspect, thetire 196 may be made from rubber and filled with air. In another aspect, thetire 206 may be made from rubber and filled with air. - Returning to
FIG. 4 , thecar seat carrier 100 can further include a firstfront wheel assembly 210 installed in thebottom plate 150 of thecarrier body 102, e.g., thesecond portion 154 of thebottom plate 150. In particular, the firstfront wheel assembly 210 can include a threadedstem 212 that extends through abore 214 formed in thebottom plate 150 near thefront end 106 of thecarrier body 102. A threadednut 216 can engage the threadedstem 202 and hold the firstfront wheel assembly 200 firmly in place. - The
car seat carrier 100 can also include a secondfront wheel assembly 220 installed in thebottom plate 150 of thecarrier body 102, e.g., thesecond portion 154 of thebottom plate 150. In particular, the secondfront wheel assembly 220 can include a threadedstem 222 that can extend through abore 224 formed in thebottom plate 150 near thefront end 106 of thecarrier body 102. A threadednut 226 can engage the threadedstem 222 and hold the secondfront wheel assembly 220 firmly in place. Thefront wheel assemblies -
FIG. 1 shows that the firstfront wheel assembly 210 can include abase plate 230 from which the threadedstem 212 can extend up intocarrier body 102 through thebottom plate 150. Awheel support frame 232 can be coupled to thebase plate 230 via a bearing assembly and an internal post (not shown). Thewheel support frame 232 can rotate three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°) relative to thebase plate 230 around an axis centered on the threadedstem 202. Further, thewheel support frame 232 can rotate around the axis centered on the threadedstem 202 three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°) relative to thecarrier body 102. - The first
front wheel assembly 210 also includes anaxle 234 mounted in thewheel support frame 232. Theaxle 234 can include an at least partially threaded bolt held in place within thewheel support frame 232 by a threadednut 226. Awheel 238 can be mounted on theaxle 234 and rotate thereon. Further, atire 240 can be mounted on thewheel 238. In a particular aspect, thewheel 238 may be made from a polymer material. In particular, thewheel 238 may be made from polypropylene, such as impact grade polypropylene or impact copolymer polypropylene. In another aspect, thewheel 238 may be made from nylon. Thetire 240 may also be made from a polymer material. For example, thetire 240 may be a solid tire made from polymer foam material. Further, thetire 196 may polyurethane foam material, e.g., a closed cell polyurethane foam material. In another aspect, thetire 240 may be made from rubber and filled with air. In still another aspect, thetire 240 may be a solid polymer tire, e.g., a solid polyurethane tire or a solid rubber tire. Since thewheel 238 is mounted on theaxle 234 of thewheel support frame 232, thewheel 238 and thetire 240 may also rotate three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°) relative to thecarrier body 102 with the firstfront wheel assembly 210. -
FIG. 4 indicates that the firstfront wheel assembly 210 may also include awheel lock 242 that may be toggled between an “ON” position and an “OFF” position. When thewheel lock 242 is in the “ON” position, thewheel 238 and thetire 240 may not easily rotate within the firstfront wheel assembly 210 on theaxle 234. When thewheel lock 242 is in the “OFF” position, thewheel 238 and thetire 240 may freely rotate within the firstfront wheel assembly 210 on theaxle 234. Accordingly, a user can lock thewheel 238 of thefirst wheel assembly 210 in order to prevent thecar seat carrier 100 from freely moving relative to a surface on which thecar seat carrier 100 is placed. -
FIG. 2 shows that the secondfront wheel assembly 220 can include abase plate 250 from which the threadedstem 222 can extend up intocarrier body 102 through thebottom plate 150. Awheel support frame 252 can be coupled to thebase plate 250 via a bearing assembly and an internal post (not shown). Thewheel support frame 252 can rotate three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°) relative to thebase plate 250 around an axis centered on the threadedstem 222. Further, thewheel support frame 252 can rotate around the axis centered on the threadedstem 222 three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°) relative to thecarrier body 102. - The second
front wheel assembly 220 also includes anaxle 254 mounted in thewheel support frame 252. Theaxle 254 can be an at least partially threaded bolt held in place within thewheel support frame 252 by a threadednut 256. Awheel 258 can be mounted on theaxle 254 and rotate thereon. Further, atire 260 can be mounted on the firstfront wheel 258. In a particular aspect, thewheel 258 may be made from a polymer material. In particular, thewheel 258 may be made from polypropylene, such as impact grade polypropylene or impact copolymer polypropylene. In another aspect, thewheel 258 may be made from nylon. Thetire 260 may also be made from a polymer material. For example, thetire 260 may be a solid tire made from a polymer foam material. Further, thetire 196 may polyurethane foam material, e.g., a closed cell polyurethane foam material. In another aspect, thetire 260 may be made from rubber and filled with air. In still another aspect, thetire 260 may be a solid polymer tire, e.g., a solid polyurethane tire or a solid rubber tire. Since thewheel 258 is mounted on theaxle 254 of thewheel support frame 252, thewheel 258 and thetire 260 may also rotate three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°) relative to thecarrier body 102 with the secondfront wheel assembly 220. -
FIG. 4 indicates that the secondfront wheel assembly 220 may also include awheel lock 262 that may be toggled between an “ON” position and an “OFF” position. When thewheel lock 262 is in the “ON” position, thewheel 258 and thetire 260 may not easily rotate within the secondfront wheel assembly 220 on theaxle 254. When thewheel lock 262 is in the “OFF” position, thewheel 258 and thetire 260 may freely rotate within the secondfront wheel assembly 220 on theaxle 254. Accordingly, a user can lock thewheel 258 of the secondfront wheel assembly 220 in order to prevent thecar seat carrier 100 from freely moving relative to a surface on which thecar seat carrier 100 is placed. It can be appreciated that thewheels front wheel assemblies car seat carrier 100 from rolling on a surface. - It can be appreciated that the
front wheels front tires stems front wheels front tires stems front 106 of thecarrier body 102 via handle affixed thereto, as described in detail below. However, thefront wheels assemblies - As shown in
FIG. 2 , therear wheel assemblies front wheel assemblies car seat carrier 100 can have a first wheelbase when it is pulled, WBPULL, and a second wheelbase when it is pushed, WBPUSH, as illustrated inFIG. 13 . WBPULL can be measured from the center of therear wheel assemblies axles front wheel assemblies front wheel assemblies car seat carrier 100 to be pulled by a user, as shown inFIG. 2 . WBPUSH can be measured from the center of therear wheel assemblies axles front wheel assemblies front wheel assemblies car seat carrier 100 to be pushed by a user, as shown inFIG. 13 . - In a particular aspect, DR can be greater than or equal to 3.5 inches. Further, DR may be greater than or equal to 4.0 inches, such as greater than or equal to 4.5 inches, greater than or equal to 5.0 inches, greater than or equal to 5.5 inches, greater than or equal to 6.0 inches, greater than or equal to 6.5 inches, greater than or equal to 7.0 inches, greater than or equal to 7.5 inches, greater than or equal to 8.0 inches, greater than or equal to 8.5 inches, greater than or equal to 9.0 inches, greater than or equal to 9.5 inches, greater than or equal to 10.0 inches, greater than or equal to 10.5 inches, greater than or equal to 11.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 11.50 inches. In another aspect, DR, may be less than or equal to 17.00 inches. Further, DR, may be less than or equal to 16.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 16.0 inches, less than or equal to 15.5 inches, less than or equal to 15.0 inches, less than or equal to 14.5 inches, less than or equal to 14.0 inches, less than or equal to 13.5 inches, less than or equal to 13.0 inches, less than or equal to 12.5 inches, or less than or equal to 12.0 inches. In another aspect, DR may be within a range between, an including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DR detailed above.
- In a particular aspect, DF can be greater than or equal to 1.0 inches. Further, DF may be greater than or equal to 1.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 2.0 inches, greater than or equal to 2.5 inches, greater than or equal to 3.0 inches, greater than or equal to 3.5 inches, greater than or equal to 4.0 inches, greater than or equal to 4.50 inches. In another aspect, DF, may be less than or equal to 8.00 inches. Further, DR, may be less than or equal to 7.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 7.0 inches, less than or equal to 6.5 inches, less than or equal to 6.0 inches, less than or equal to 5.5 inches, or less than or equal to 5.0 inches. In another aspect, DF may be within a range between, an including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DF detailed above.
- In another aspect, DF can be less than DR. Further, the ratio of DF to DR, DF/DR, can be greater than or equal to 0.20. Further, DF/DR can be greater than or equal to 0.250, such as greater than or equal to 0.275, greater than or equal to 0.300, greater than or equal to 0.325, greater than or equal to 0.350, or greater than or equal to 0.375. In still another aspect, DF/DR can be less than or equal to 0.500. Moreover, DF/DR less than or equal to 0.475, less than or equal to 0.450, less than or equal to 0.425, or less than or equal to 0.400. In another aspect, the values of DF/DR can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum or maximum values of DF/DR, described above.
- In still another aspect, WBPULL, may be greater than or equal to 10.0 inches. Moreover, WBPULL may be greater than or equal to 10.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 11.0 inches, greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 14.0 inches. In another aspect, WBPULL, may be less than or equal to 19.0 inches. Further, WBPULL may be less than or equal to 18.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, less than or equal to 17.0 inches, less than or equal to 16.5 inches, less than or equal to 16.0 inches, less than or equal to 15.5 inches, less than or equal to 15.0 inches, or less than or equal to 14.5 inches. In yet another aspect, WBPULL may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WBPULL detailed herein.
- In still another aspect, WBPUSH, may be greater than or equal to 12.5 inches. Moreover, WBPUSH may be greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, such as greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, greater than or equal to 15.0 inches, greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, greater than or equal to 16.0 inches, greater than or equal to 16.5 inches. In another aspect, WBPULL, may be less than or equal to 21.5 inches. Further, WBPULL may be less than or equal to 21.0 inches, such as less than or equal to 20.5 inches, less than or equal to 20.0 inches, less than or equal to 19.5 inches, less than or equal to 19.0 inches, less than or equal to 18.5 inches, less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, or less than or equal to 17.0 inches. In yet another aspect, WBPUSH may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WBPUSH detailed herein.
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FIG. 2 , thecarrier body 102 of thecar seat carrier 100 can include a carrier body height, HCB, measured between the lowest part of thecarrier body 102 and the highest part of thecarrier body 102. It is to be understood that HCB does not include thewheel assemblies FIG. 2 , thecarrier body 102 of thecar seat carrier 100 can include an overall carrier body height, HOCB, measured from a surface on which thecar seat carrier 100 is placed to the highest part of thecarrier body 102, not including the pivoting/telescoping handle, described in detail below. - In a particular aspect, HCB, may be greater than or equal to 7.00 inches. Moreover, HCB may be greater than or equal to 7.25 inches, such as greater than or equal to 7.50 inches, greater than or equal to 7.75 inches, greater than or equal to 8.00 inches, greater than or equal to 8.25 inches, greater than or equal to 8.50 inches, or greater than or equal to 8.75 inches. In another aspect, HCB, may be less than or equal to 10.00 inches. Further, HCB may be less than or equal to 9.75 inches, such as less than or equal to 9.50 inches, less than or equal to 9.25 inches, or less than or equal to 9.00 inches. In yet another aspect, HCB may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HCB detailed herein.
- In another aspect, HOCB, may be greater than or equal to 9.0 inches. Moreover, HOCB may be greater than or equal to 9.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 10.0 inches, greater than or equal to 10.5 inches, greater than or equal to 11.0 inches, greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, or greater than equal to 13.0 inches. In another aspect, HOCB, may be less than or equal to 17.0 inches. Further, HOCB may be less than or equal to 16.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 16.0 inches, less than or equal to 15.5 inches, less than or equal to 15.0 inches, less than or equal to 14.5 inches, less than or equal to 14.0 inches, or less than or equal to 13.5 inches. In yet another aspect, HOCB may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HOCB detailed herein.
- In a particular aspect, a ratio of DR to HCB, DR/HCB can be greater than or equal to 0.65. Additionally, DR/HCB can be greater than or equal to 0.70, such as greater than or equal to 0.75, greater than or equal to 0.80, greater than or equal to 0.85, greater than or equal to 0.90, greater than or equal to 0.95, greater than or equal to 1.00, greater than or equal to 1.10, greater than or equal to 1.15, greater than or equal to 1.20, greater than or equal to 1.25, or greater than or equal to 1.30. In another aspect, DR/HCB can be less than or equal to 2.00. Moreover, DR/HCB can be less than or equal to 1.95, such as less than or equal to 1.90, less than or equal to 1.85, less than or equal to 1.80, less than or equal to 1.75, less than or equal to 1.70, less than or equal to 1.65, less than or equal to 1.60, less than or equal to 1.55, less than or equal to 1.50, less than or equal to 1.45, less than or equal to 1.40, less than or equal to 1.35. Further, DR/HCB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DR/HCB described herein.
- In another aspect, a ratio of DF to HCB, DF/HCB can be greater than or equal to 0.10. Additionally, DF/HCB can be greater than or equal to 0.15, such as greater than or equal to 0.20, greater than or equal to 0.25, greater than or equal to 0.30, greater than or equal to 0.35, greater than or equal to 0.40, greater than or equal to 0.45, greater than or equal to 0.50, or greater than or equal to 0.55. In another aspect, DF/HCB can be less than or equal to 0.90. Moreover, DF/HCB can be less than or equal to 0.85, such as less than or equal to 0.80, less than or equal to 0.75, less than or equal to 0.70, less than or equal to 0.65, or less than or equal to 0.60. Further, DF/HCB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DF/HCB described herein.
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FIG. 5 shows that thecarrier body 102 of thecar seat carrier 100 can include an overall body width, WCB, measured through the widest point of thecarrier body 102, but not including therear wheel assemblies FIG. 4 indicates that thecarrier body 102 of thecar seat carrier 100 can include an overall body length, LCB, measured through the longest portion of thecarrier body 102, but not including thehandle brackets telescoping handle 520, thefront wheel assemblies 210, 220 (in the push position), and therear wheel assemblies FIG. 5 , thecar seat carrier 100 can include an overall car seat carrier width, WO, measured through the widest portion of thecar seat carrier 100, i.e., from the outer periphery of thefirst wheel nut 182 to the outer periphery of thesecond wheel nut 186. - In a particular aspect, WCB, may be greater than or equal to 11.0 inches. Moreover, WCB may be greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, greater than or equal to 15.0 inches, greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 16.0 inches. In another aspect, WCB, may be less than or equal to 20.0 inches. Further, WCB may be less than or equal to 19.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 19.0 inches, less than or equal to 18.5 inches, less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, less than or equal to 17.0 inches, or less than or equal to 16.5 inches. In yet another aspect, WCB may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WCB detailed herein.
- In another aspect, LCB, may be greater than or equal to 16.0 inches. Moreover, LCB may be greater than or equal to 16.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 17.0 inches, greater than or equal to 17.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 18.0 inches, greater than or equal to 18.5 inches, greater than or equal to 19.0 inches, greater than or equal to 19.5 inches, greater than or equal to 20.0 inches, greater than or equal to 20.5 inches, greater than or equal to 21.0 inches, greater than or equal to 21.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 22.0 inches. In another aspect, LCB, may be less than or equal to 24.0 inches. Further, LCB may be less than or equal to 23.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 23.0 inches, or less than or equal to 22.5 inches. In yet another aspect, LCB may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LCB detailed herein.
- In a particular aspect, WBPULL and WBPUSH can be less than LCB. Further, a ratio of WBPULL to LCB, WBPULL/LCB can be greater than or equal to 0.500. Moreover, WBPULL/LCB can be greater than or equal to 0.525, such as greater than or equal to 0.550, greater than or equal to 0.575, greater than or equal to 0.600, or greater than or equal to 0.625. WBPULL/LCB can be less than or equal to 0.750. Further, WBPULL/LCB can be less than or equal to 0.725, such as less than or equal to 0.700, less than or equal to 0.675, or less than or equal to 0.650. Moreover, WBPULL/LCB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WBPULL/LCB detailed herein.
- A ratio of WBPUSH to LB, WBPUSH/LCB can be greater than or equal to 0.625. Also, WBPUSH/LCB can be greater than or equal to 0.650, such as greater than or equal to 0.675, greater than or equal to 0.700, greater than or equal to 0.725, or greater than or equal to 0.750. WBPUSH/LCB can be less than or equal to 0.875, such as less than or equal to 0.850, less than or equal to 0.825, less than or equal to 0.800, or less than or equal to 0.775. Moreover, WBPUSH/LCB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WBPUSH/LCB detailed herein.
- In another particular aspect, WO, may be greater than or equal to 13.5 inches. Moreover, WO may be greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, such as greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, greater than or equal to 15.0 inches, greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, greater than or equal to 16.0 inches, greater than or equal to 16.5 inches, greater than or equal to 17.0 inches, greater than or equal to 17.5 inches, greater than or equal to 18.0 inches, greater than or equal to 18.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 19.0 inches. In another aspect, WO, may be less than or equal to 22.0 inches. Further, WO may be less than or equal to 21.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 21.0 inches, less than or equal to 20.5 inches, less than or equal to 20.0 inches, or less than or equal to 19.5 inches. In yet another aspect, WO may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WO detailed herein. Further, it is to be understood that in certain embodiments in which the
rear wheel assemblies carrier body 102, i.e., within the outer periphery of thecarrier body 102, WO may be equal to WCB. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 , thecar seat carrier 100 can include a rear track, TR, i.e., the distance from an axis passing through the center of the firstrear wheel assembly 182 and an axis passing through the center of the secondrear wheel assembly 184. Further, thecar seat carrier 100 can include a front track, TF, i.e., the distance from an axis passing through the center of the firstfront wheel assembly 210 and an axis passing through the center of the secondfront wheel assembly 220. - In a particular aspect, TF may be greater than or equal to 5.00 inches. Further, TF may be greater than or equal to 5.25 inches, such as greater than or equal to 5.50 inches, greater than or equal to 5.75 inches, greater than or equal to 6.00 inches, greater than or equal to 6.25 inches, greater than or equal to 6.50 inches, greater than or equal to 6.75 inches, greater than or equal to 7.00 inches, greater than or equal to 7.25 inches, or greater than or equal to 7.50 inches. In another aspect, TF, may be less than or equal to 9.00 inches. Further, TF, may be less than or equal to 8.75 inches, such as less than or equal to 8.50 inches, less than or equal to 8.25 inches, less than or equal to 8.00 inches, or less than or equal to 7.75 inches. In another aspect, TF may be within a range between, an including, any of the minimum and maximum values of TF detailed above.
- In still another aspect, TR, may be greater than or equal to 11.0 inches. Moreover, TR may be greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, greater than or equal to 15.0 inches, greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 16.0 inches. In another aspect, TR, may be less than or equal to 20.0 inches. Further, TR may be less than or equal to 19.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 19.0 inches, less than or equal to 18.5 inches, less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, less than or equal to 17.0 inches, or less than or equal to 16.5 inches. In yet another aspect, TR may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of TR detailed herein.
- In another aspect, TF can be less than TR. Further, a ratio of the front track to the rear track of the car seat carrier 100 TF/TR can be greater than or equal to 0.25. Further, TF/TR can be greater than or equal 0.30, such as greater than or equal to 0.35, or greater than 0.40. In still another particular aspect, TF/TR can be less than or equal to 0.85. Moreover, TF/TR can be less than or equal to 0.80, such as less than or equal to 0.75, less than or equal to 0.70, less than or equal to 0.65, less than or equal to 0.60, less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, or less than or equal to 0.45. It is to be understood that TF/TR can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of TF/TR detailed herein.
- Further, TF can be less than WCB. Moreover, a ratio of the front track to the overall width of the
carrier body 102 of thecar seat carrier 100, TF/WCB, can be greater than or equal to 0.25. Further, TF/WCB can be greater than or equal 0.30, such as greater than or equal to 0.35, or greater than 0.40. In still another particular aspect, TF/WCB can be less than or equal to 0.85. Moreover, TF/WCB can be less than or equal to 0.80, such as less than or equal to 0.75, less than or equal to 0.70, less than or equal to 0.65, less than or equal to 0.60, less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, or less than or equal to 0.45. It is to be understood that TF/WCB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of TF/WCB detailed herein. - In another aspect, as illustrated in
FIG. 5 , TR can be greater than WCB. However, in other instances, TR may also be less than WCB. Further, a ratio of the rear track to the overall width of thecarrier body 102 of thecar seat carrier 100, TR/WCB, can be greater than or equal to 0.50. Further, TR/WCB can be greater than or equal 0.75, such as greater than or equal to 1.00, or greater than 1.10. In still another particular aspect, TR/WCB can be less than or equal to 1.80. Moreover, TF/WCB can be less than or equal to 1.70, such as less than or equal to 1.60, less than or equal to 1.50, less than or equal to 1.40, less than or equal to 1.30, or less than or equal to 1.20. It is to be understood that TR/WCB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of TR/WCB detailed herein. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 , thecar seat carrier 100 can include afront face 500 at thefront end 106 of thecarrier body 102. As illustrated, afirst handle bracket 502 can be attached to thefront face 500 of thecarrier body 102 via a pair offasteners 504. In a particular aspect, each of thefasteners 504 includes a threaded bolt and a nut. As shown, thecar seat carrier 100 can further include asecond handle bracket 506 also attached to thefront face 500 of thecarrier body 102 via a pair offasteners 508. In a particular aspect, each of thefasteners 508 includes a threaded bolt and a nut. Thesecond handle bracket 506 may be spaced from and opposite to thefirst handle bracket 500 across a centralvertical axis 510. A pivoting/telescoping handle 520 may be rotatably affixed to thehandle brackets first handle fastener 522 and asecond handle fastener 524. In a particular aspect, each of thehandle fasteners -
FIG. 6 shows that the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can include a firstlower handle portion 530 having aproximal end 532 and adistal end 534. A firstlower bracket 536 may be connected, or otherwise coupled, to thedistal end 534 of the firstlower handle portion 530 by at least onefastener 538. As depicted inFIG. 1 , the firstlower bracket 536 is generally L shaped and can include astem 540 and alower arm 542 that can extend from thestem 540 toward therear end 108 of thecarrier body 102. The firstlower bracket 536 may also include aprotrusion 544 near a midpoint of thestem 540 that can extend in a direction opposite thelower arm 542.FIG. 1 also shows that thearm 542 may be formed with alateral bore 546 that can be sized to receive thefirst handle fastener 522 in a slip fit arrangement. Theprotrusion 544 may also be formed with alateral bore 548. - Returning to
FIG. 6 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can also include a secondlower handle portion 550 having aproximal end 552 and adistal end 554. A secondlower bracket 556 may be connected, or otherwise coupled, to thedistal end 554 of the secondlower handle portion 550 by at least onefastener 558. As depicted inFIG. 2 , the secondlower bracket 556 is generally L shaped and can include astem 560 and alower arm 562 that can extend from thestem 560 toward therear end 108 of thecarrier body 102. The secondlower bracket 556 may also include aprotrusion 564 near a midpoint of thestem 560 that can extend in a direction opposite thelower arm 562.FIG. 2 also shows that thearm 562 may be formed with alateral bore 566 that can be sized to receive thesecond handle fastener 524 in a slip fit arrangement. Theprotrusion 564 may also be formed with alateral bore 568. -
FIG. 6 further indicates that the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can further include across bar 570 that can extend between thelower brackets cross bar 570 can be a cylindrical rod and thecross bar 570 can be installed in the lateral bores 546, 566 formed in theprotrusion lower brackets first end 572 of thecross bar 570 can extend beyond an outer side wall of the firstlower bracket 536 and asecond end 574 of thecross bar 570 can extend beyond an outer side wall of the secondlower bracket 556. Thecross bar 570 can be held in place within thelower brackets first end cap 576 and asecond end cap 576 that fit over thefirst end 572 andsecond end 574 of thecross bar 570, respectively. - In a particular aspect, the
cross bar 570 can act as a lower handgrip that can be used to facilitate picking thecar seat carrier 100 up to place it in a car when the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 is rotated so that it lays across thecarrier body 102 as illustrated inFIG. 8 . In another aspect, thecross bar 570 can be used as an attachment point for a name plate, a storage pouch, a leash, or some other attachment. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can further include anintermediate support structure 580 installed on the proximal ends 532, 552 of thelower handle portions telescoping handle 520. Specifically, theintermediate support structure 580 can include afirst collar 582 that fits over theproximal end 532 of the firstlower handle portion 530. Moreover, theintermediate support structure 580 can include asecond collar 584 that fits over theproximal end 552 of the secondlower handle portion 550. Atransverse member 586 can extend between the first andsecond collars intermediate support structure 580 can be held in place by afirst fastener 588 that is engaged with the firstlower handle portion 530 and asecond fastener 590 that is engaged with the secondlower handle portion 550. -
FIG. 6 further illustrates that the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can include a firstintermediate handle portion 600 having aproximal end 602 and adistal end 604. The firstintermediate handle portion 600 can fit into, and slide within, the firstlower handle portion 530. The pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can also include a secondintermediate handle portion 610 having aproximal end 612 and adistal end 614. The secondintermediate handle portion 610 can fit into, and slide within, the secondlower handle portion 530. Additionally, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can include a firstupper handle portion 620 having aproximal end 622 and adistal end 624. The firstupper handle portion 620 can fit into, and slide within, the firstintermediate handle portion 600. Moreover, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can include a secondupper handle portion 630 having aproximal end 632 and adistal end 634. The secondupper handle portion 630 can fit into, and slide within, the secondintermediate handle portion 610. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can further include anupper handgrip 640 coupled to the proximal ends 622, 632 of theupper handle portions upper handgrip 640 can include afirst collar 642 fitted over theproximal end 622 of the firstupper handle portion 620 and held in place by afirst fastener 644. Further, theupper handgrip 640 can include asecond collar 646 fitted over theproximal end 632 of the secondupper handle portion 630 and held in place by asecond fastener 648.FIG. 6 also indicates that theupper handgrip 640 can include arelease button 650 that is coupled to an internal locking mechanism (not shown). The pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be locked in a collapsed configuration, as illustrated inFIG. 5 andFIG. 7 , and locked in an extended configuration, as illustrated inFIG. 6 . By depressing therelease button 650, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be unlocked and moved between the collapsed configuration and the extended configuration. - For example, when the pivoting/
telescoping handle 520 is fully collapsed it can automatically lock in the collapsed configuration. Pressing therelease button 650 will unlock the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 and allow the user to move the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 to the extended configuration. When the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 is fully extended it will automatically lock in the extended configuration until the user presses therelease button 650 to unlock the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 and return it to the collapsed configuration. - In another aspect, as illustrated in
FIG. 6 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can have an extended length, LHE, measured from an axis passing through the center of thehandle fasteners upper handgrip 640 when the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 is in the extended configuration and rotated to a vertical position. Moreover, as indicated inFIG. 7 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can have a collapsed length, LHC, measured from an axis passing through the center of thehandle fasteners upper handgrip 640 when the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 is in the collapsed configuration and rotated to a vertical position. In addition, thehandle fasteners car seat carrier 100 is placed to an axis passing through the center of thehandle fasteners FIG. 7 also indicates that the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can have an overall width, WH, that is measured through the widest portion of the pivoting/telescoping handle 520. - In particular aspect, LHE, may be greater than or equal to 24.0 inches. Moreover, LHE may be greater than or equal to 24.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 25.0 inches, greater than or equal to 25.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 26.0 inches, greater than or equal to 26.5 inches, greater than or equal to 27.0 inches, greater than or equal to 27.5 inches, greater than or equal to 28.0 inches, greater than or equal to 28.5 inches, greater than or equal to 29.0 inches, greater than or equal to 29.5 inches, greater than or equal to 30.0 inches, greater than or equal to 30.5 inches, greater than or equal to 31.0 inches, greater than or equal to 31.5 inches, greater than or equal to 32.0 inches, greater than or equal to 32.5 inches, greater than or equal to 33.0 inches, greater than or equal to 33.5 inches, greater than or equal to 34.0 inches, greater than or equal to 34.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 35.0 inches.
- In another aspect, LHE, may be less than or equal to 48.0 inches. Further, LHE may be less than or equal to 47.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 47.0 inches, less than or equal to 46.5 inches, less than or equal to 46.0 inches, less than or equal to 45.5 inches, less than or equal to 45.0 inches, less than or equal to 44.5 inches, less than or equal to 44.0 inches, less than or equal to 43.5 inches, less than or equal to 43.0 inches, less than or equal to 42.5 inches, less than or equal to 42.0 inches, less than or equal to 41.5 inches, less than or equal to 41.0 inches, less than or equal to 40.5 inches, less than or equal to 40.0 inches, less than or equal to 39.5 inches, less than or equal to 39.0 inches, less than or equal to 38.5 inches, less than or equal to 38.0 inches, less than or equal to 37.5 inches, less than or equal to 37.0 inches, less than or equal to 36.5 inches, less than or equal to 37.0 inches, less than or equal to 35.5 inches. In yet another aspect, LHE may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LHE detailed herein.
- In particular aspect, LHC, may be greater than or equal to 10.0 inches. Moreover, LHC may be greater than or equal to 10.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 11.0 inches, greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, greater than or equal to 15.0 inches, greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 16.0 inches. In another aspect, LHC, may be less than or equal to 24.0 inches. Further, LHC may be less than or equal to 23.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 23.0 inches, less than or equal to 22.5 inches, less than or equal to 22.0 inches, less than or equal to 21.5 inches, less than or equal to 21.0 inches, less than or equal to 20.5 inches, less than or equal to 20.0 inches, less than or equal to 19.5 inches, less than or equal to 19.0 inches, less than or equal to 18.5 inches, less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, less than or equal to 17.0 inches, or less than or equal to 16.5 inches. In yet another aspect, LHC may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LHC detailed herein.
- Further, in another aspect, WH can may be greater than or equal to 0.50 inches. Moreover, WH may be greater than or equal to 0.75 inches, such as greater than or equal to 1.00 inches, such as greater than or equal to 1.50 inches, greater than or equal to 2.50 inches, greater than or equal to 5.00 inches, greater than or equal to 6.50 inches, greater than or equal to 7.00 inches, or greater than or equal to 7.25 inches. In another aspect, WH, may be less than or equal to 12.00 inches. Further, WH may be less than or equal to 11.50 inches, such as less than or equal to 11.00 inches, less than or equal to 10.50 inches, less than or equal to 10.00 inches, less than or equal to 9.50 inches, less than or equal to 9.00 inches, less than or equal to 8.50 inches, less than or equal to 8.00 inches, or less than or equal to 7.50. In yet another aspect, WH may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WH detailed herein.
- In a particular aspect, a ratio of DR to LHE, DR/LHE, can be greater than or equal to 0.10. Moreover, DR/LHE can be greater than or equal to 0.15, such as greater than or equal to 0.20, greater than or equal to 0.25, or greater than or equal to 0.30. DR/LHE can also be less than or equal to 0.70, such as less than or equal to 0.65, less than or equal to 0.60, less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, less than or equal to 0.45, less than or equal to 0.40, or less than or equal to 0.35. Moreover, DR/LHE can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DR/LHE detailed herein.
- In a particular aspect, a ratio of DR to LHC, DR/LHC, can be greater than or equal to 0.50. Moreover, DR/LHC can be greater than or equal to 0.55, such as greater than or equal to 0.60, greater than or equal to 0.65, or greater than or equal to 0.70. DR/LHC can also be less than or equal to 1.20, such as less than or equal to 1.15, less than or equal to 1.10, less than or equal to 1.05, less than or equal to 1.00, less than or equal to 0.95, less than or equal to 0.90, less than or equal to 0.85, less than or equal to 0.80, or less than or equal to 0.75. Moreover, DR/LHC can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DR/LHC detailed herein.
- In a particular aspect, a ratio of DF to LHE, DF/LHE, can be greater than or equal to 0.02. Moreover, DR/LHE can be greater than or equal to 0.04, such as greater than or equal to 0.08, greater than or equal to 0.10, or greater than or equal to 0.12. DR/LHE can also be less than or equal to 0.30, such as less than or equal to 0.25, less than or equal to 0.20, less than or equal to 0.18, less than or equal to 0.16, or less than or equal to 0.14. Moreover, DF/LHE can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DF/LHE detailed herein.
- In a particular aspect, a ratio of DF to LHC, DR/LHC, can be greater than or equal to 0.04. Moreover, DF/LHC can be greater than or equal to 0.06, such as greater than or equal to 0.08, greater than or equal to 0.10, greater than or equal to 0.15, greater than or equal to 0.20, greater than or equal to 0.22, greater than or equal to 0.24, greater than or equal to 0.26, or greater than or equal to 0.28. DF/LHC can also be less than or equal to 0.60, such as less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, or less than or equal to 0.45. Moreover, DF/LHC can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DF/LHC detailed herein.
- In another aspect, a ratio of WH to TF, WH/TF, can be greater than or equal to 0.10. Moreover, WH/TF can be greater than or equal to 0.15, such as greater than or equal to 0.25, greater than or equal to 0.50, greater than or equal to 0.75, greater than or equal to 0.90, or greater than or equal to 0.95. In another aspect, WH/TF can be less than or equal to 1.50. Further, WH/TF can be less than or equal to 1.45, such as less than or equal to 1.40, less than or equal to 1.35, less than or equal to 1.30, less than or equal to 1.25, less than or equal to 1.20, less than or equal to 1.15, less than or equal to 1.10, less than or equal to 1.05, or less than or equal to 1.00. Moreover, WH/TF can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WH/TF detailed herein.
- In still another aspect, a ratio of WH to TR, WH/TR, can be greater than or equal to 0.05. Moreover, WH/TR can be greater than or equal to 0.10, such as greater than or equal to 0.15, greater than or equal to 0.20, greater than or equal to 0.25, greater than or equal to 0.30, greater than or equal to 0.35, or greater than or equal to 0.40. In another aspect, WH/TR can be less than or equal to 0.9. Further, WH/TR can be less than or equal to 0.85, such as less than or equal to 0.80, less than or equal to 0.75, less than or equal to 0.70, less than or equal to 0.65, less than or equal to 0.60, less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, or less than or equal to 0.45. Moreover, WH/TR can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WH/TR detailed herein.
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FIG. 7 , thecar seat carrier 100 can include asmartphone bracket 700 that can be attached, or otherwise affixed, to the pivoting/telescoping handle 520. Thesmartphone bracket 700, and a smartphone placed therein, is in the line of sight of an infant, or toddler, that is placed in a car seat attached to thecar seat carrier 100, as described herein. In particular, as illustrated inFIG. 7 , thesmartphone bracket 700 can be attached to theintermediate support structure 580 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 520. Further still, thesmartphone bracket 700 can be attached to thetransverse member 586 of theintermediate support structure 580 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 520. As shown, thesmartphone bracket 700 can be attached to thetransverse member 586 by afirst fastener 702 and asecond fastener 704. Thefasteners nuts FIG. 4 . - Returning to
FIG. 7 , thesmartphone bracket 700 can include a fixedportion 710 that can include abase 712. Afirst support post 714 can extend generally perpendicularly from thebase 712. Asecond support post 716 can also extend generally perpendicularly from the base 712 in the same direction as thefirst support post 714. As shown, the support posts 714, 716 are substantially parallel to each other.FIG. 7 further shows a transverse mountingplate 718 that can extend between the support posts 714, 716. Thefasteners plate 718 and into thetransverse member 586 of theintermediate support structure 580 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 520. - As illustrated in
FIG. 7 , thesmartphone bracket 700 can include a slidingportion 720 that can slide relative to the fixedportion 710. Specifically, the slidingportion 720 can include a first slidingpost 722 installed within a bore (not shown) formed in thefirst support post 714. It is to be understood that the first slidingpost 722 can slide linearly within thefirst support post 714. The slidingportion 720 can also include a second slidingpost 724 installed within a bore (not show) formed in thesecond support post 716. It is to be understood that the second slidingpost 724 can also slide within thesecond support post 716. - The sliding
portion 720 of thesmartphone bracket 700 can further include atransverse member 726 extending between the first slidingpost 722 and the second slidingpost 724. As shown, thetransverse member 726 of the slidingportion 720 is substantially perpendicular to the slidingposts base 712 of the fixedportion 710 of thesmartphone bracket 700. Further, as shown inFIG. 7 , the slidingportion 720 of thesmartphone bracket 700 may include ahandle 728 extending from thetransverse member 726 of the slidingportion 720 of thesmartphone bracket 700. In a particular aspect, thesmartphone bracket 700 can include a first internal spring (not shown) installed within thefirst support post 714 and connected to the first slidingpost 722. Further, thesmartphone bracket 700 can include a second internal spring (not shown) installed within thesecond support post 716 and connected to the second slidingpost 724. As such, a user can grasp thehandle 728 and moving slidingportion 720 of thesmartphone bracket 700 away from thebase 712 of the fixedportion 710 of thesmartphone bracket 700. The internal springs (not shown) can provide a force on each slidingpost portion 720 back toward thebase 712 of the fixedportion 710. A smartphone, or other portable electronic device, may be placed between the base 712 of the fixedportion 710 and thetransverse member 726 of the slidingportion 720 and the internal springs (not shown) can provide a retention force to hold the smartphone within thesmartphone bracket 700. - Also, as indicated in
FIG. 7 , thesmartphone bracket 700 can have a bracket height, HSB, that is measured from an axis passing through thehandle fasteners smartphone bracket 700. The midline of thesmartphone bracket 700 is half the distance measured between the base 712 of the fixedportion 710 of thesmartphone bracket 700 and thetransverse member 726 of the slidingportion 720 of thesmartphone bracket 700. - In a particular aspect, HSB, may be greater than or equal to 8.0 inches. Moreover, HSB may be greater than or equal to 8.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 9.0 inches, greater than or equal to 9.5 inches, greater than or equal to 10.0 inches, greater than or equal to 10.5 inches, greater than or equal to 11.0 inches, greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, or greater than 12.0 inches. In another aspect, HSB, may be less than or equal to 16.0 inches. Further, HSB may be less than or equal to 15.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 15.0 inches, less than or equal to 14.5 inches, less than or equal to 14.0 inches, less than or equal to 13.5 inches, less than or equal to 13.0 inches, or less than or equal to 12.5 inches. In yet another aspect, HSB may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HSB detailed herein.
- In another particular aspect, HSB can be less than or equal to LHC. Further, a ratio of HSB to LHC, HSB/LHC, can be greater than or equal to 0.50. Further, HSB/LHC can be greater than or equal to 0.55, such as greater than or equal to 0.60, greater than or equal to 0.65, greater than or equal to 0.70, or greater than or equal to 0.75. In another aspect, HSB/LHC can be less than or equal to 1.0. Moreover, HSB/LHC can be less than or equal to 0.95, such as less than or equal to 0.90, less than or equal to 0.85, or less than or equal to 0.80. In addition, HSB/LHC can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum or maximum values of HSB/LHC described herein.
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FIG. 8 , it can be seen that the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be placed in the collapsed configuration and rotated about thehandle fasteners telescoping handle 520 is laid back across, or over, thecarrier body 102 and placed in a first stowage position. The first stowage position of the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 facilitates storage or facilitates placement of thecar seat carrier 100 in the trunk of an automobile. In the first stowage position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 forms an angle, AS1, with respect to a vertical axis that extends through the handle fastener(s) 522, 524. Further, in the first stowage position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 is rotated behind the vertical axis that extends through the handle fastener(s) 522, 524. - In a particular aspect, AS1 can be greater than or equal to 60 degrees. In another aspect, AS1 can be greater than or equal 65 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 70 degrees, greater than or equal to 75 degrees, greater than or equal to 80 degrees, or greater than or equal to 85 degrees. In yet another particular aspect, AS1 can be less than or equal to 120 degrees. Moreover, AS1 can be less than or equal 115 degrees, such as less than or equal to 110 degrees, less than or equal to 105 degrees, less than or equal to 100 degrees, less than or equal to 95 degrees, or less than or equal to 90 degrees. In another aspect, AS1 can be within a range between, and including, any of the values of AS1 described herein.
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telescoping handle 520 in the first stowage position, thecar seat carrier 100 can include an overall height, HO, measured from a surface on whichcar seat carrier 100 is placed to the highest part of the pivoting/telescoping handle 520. Further, in the first stowage position, thecar seat carrier 100 can include an overall length, LO, measured from a line perpendicular to the surface on which thecar seat carrier 100 is placed and tangential to the firstrear wheel assembly 180 and line perpendicular to the surface on which thecar seat carrier 100 is placed and tangential to the bottom of the firstlower bracket 536. - In a particular aspect, HO can be greater than or equal to 11.0 inches. Further, HO can be greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 15.0 inches. In another aspect, HO can be less than or equal to 20.0 inches. Moreover, HO can be less than or equal to 19.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 19.0 inches, less than or equal to 18.5 inches, less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, less than or equal to 17.0 inches, less than or equal to 16.5 inches, less than or equal to 16.0 inches, or less than or equal to 15.5 inches. In another aspect, HO can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HO described herein.
- In yet another particular aspect, LO can be greater than or equal to 20.0 inches. Further, LO can be greater than or equal to 21.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 22.0 inches, greater than or equal to 22.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 23.0 inches. In another aspect, LO can be less than or equal to 26.0 inches. Moreover, HO can be less than or equal to 25.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 25.0 inches, less than or equal to 24.5 inches, less than or equal to 24.0 inches, or less than or equal to 23.5 inches. In another aspect, LO can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LO described herein.
- In a particular aspect, a ratio of HO to LO, HO/LO can be greater than or equal to 0.5. Further, HO/LO can greater than or equal to 0.55, such as greater than or equal to 0.60, greater than or equal to 0.65, or greater than or equal to 0.70. In another aspect, HO/LO can be less than or equal to 1.0. Moreover, HO/LO can be less than or equal to 0.95, such as less than or equal to 0.90, less than or equal to 0.85, less than or equal to 0.80, or less than or equal to 0.75. In yet another aspect, HO/LO can be within a range between and including any of the minimum or maximum values of HO/LO described herein.
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FIG. 9 indicates that the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be rotated to a second stowage position substantially opposite to the first stowage position. In the second stowage position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be rotated around thehandle fasteners upper handgrip 640 is the farthest distance away from therear wheel assemblies telescoping handle 520 in the second stowage position, thecar seat carrier 100 can be rotate to a vertical position (relative toFIG. 9 ) and hung from a hook by theupper handgrip 640 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 520. In the second stowage position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 forms an angle, AS2, with respect to a vertical axis that extends through the handle fastener(s) 522, 524. Further, in the second stowage position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 is rotated in front of the vertical axis that extends through the handle fastener(s) 522, 524. - In a particular aspect, AS2 can be greater than or equal to 60 degrees. In another aspect, AS2 can be greater than or equal 65 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 70 degrees, greater than or equal to 75 degrees, greater than or equal to 80 degrees, or greater than or equal to 85 degrees. In yet another particular aspect, AS2 can be less than or equal to 120 degrees. Moreover, AS2 can be less than or equal 115 degrees, such as less than or equal to 110 degrees, less than or equal to 105 degrees, less than or equal to 100 degrees, less than or equal to 95 degrees, or less than or equal to 90 degrees. In another aspect, AS2 can be within a range between, and including, any of the values of AS2 described herein.
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FIG. 10 throughFIG. 13 show how the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be deployed from the first stowage position (FIG. 8 ) or the second stowage position (FIG. 9 ) to the front push/pull position illustrated inFIG. 12 andFIG. 13 . Specifically, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be rotated from either stowage position to a vertical, or near vertical position, as shown inFIG. 10 . Then, therelease button 650 can be pressed in order to unlock the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 so that the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be moved to an intermediate extended configuration, illustrated inFIG. 11 , before being moved to the fully extended configuration, illustrated inFIG. 12 andFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 12 andFIG. 13 show that in the fully extended configuration, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be moved to the front push/pull position. In the front push/pull position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 may form an angle, AFPP, with respect to an axis that extends vertically through the handle fastener(s) 522, 524. AFPP can vary based on the height of the user and the length of the user's arms. Moreover, regardless of the value of AFPP, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 will be rotated so that the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 is in front of the axis that extends vertically through the handle fastener(s) 522, 524 about which the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 pivots or rotates. Further, in the front push/pull position theupper handgrip 640 is in front of the axis that extends vertically through the handle fastener(s) 522, 524 and theupper handgrip 640 is not directly above thecarrier body 102. - In a particular aspect, AFPP can be greater than or equal to 0 degrees. In another aspect, AFPP can be greater than or equal 5 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 10 degrees, greater than or equal to 15 degrees, greater than or equal to 20 degrees, greater than or equal to 25 degrees, greater than or equal to 30 degrees, greater than or equal to 35 degrees, greater than or equal to 40 degrees, or greater than or equal to 45 degrees. In yet another particular aspect, AFPP can be less than or equal to 90 degrees. Moreover, AFPP can be less than or equal 85 degrees, such as less than or equal to 80 degrees, less than or equal to 75 degrees, less than or equal to 70 degrees, less than or equal to 65 degrees, less than or equal to 60 degrees, less than or equal to 55 degrees, or less than or equal to 50 degrees. In another aspect, AFPP can be within a range between, and including, any of the values of AFPP described herein.
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telescoping handle 520 in the front push/pull position, a user can pull thecar seat carrier 100 in a direction indicated byarrow 1200 as illustrated inFIG. 12 . Moreover, with thetelescoping handle 520 in the front push/pull position, a user can push thecar seat carrier 100 in a direction indicated byarrow 1300 as illustrated inFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 14 indicates that thecar seat carrier 100 can have a zero turn radius. Also, due to the relatively short wheel base and relatively narrow front and rear track, with the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 in a vertical position, the entirecar seat carrier 100 can turn three-hundred and sixty degrees within a circle having a diameter, DE. In particular DE is less than or equal to 44.0 inches. In another aspect, DE can be less than or equal to 43.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 43.0 inches, less than or equal to 42.5 inches, less than or equal to 42.0 inches, less than or equal to 41.5 inches, less than or equal to 41.0 inches, less than or equal to 40.5 inches, less than or equal to 40 inches, or less than or equal to 39.5 inches. In yet another aspect, DE can be greater than or equal to 36.0 inches. Further, DE can be greater than or equal to 36.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 37.0 inches, greater than or equal to 37.5 inches, greater than or equal to 38.0 inches, greater than or equal to 38.5 inches or greater than or equal to 39.0 inches. It is to be understood that DE can be within a range between, and including any of the maximum and minimum values of DE described herein. - Additionally, when the
car seat carrier 100 turned three-hundred and sixty degrees, as illustrated inFIG. 14 , thefront wheel assemblies - When turned three-hundred and sixty degrees, as indicated in
FIG. 14 , therear wheel assemblies rear wheel assemblies - Referring now to
FIG. 15 , thecar seat carrier 100 is shown with aninfant car seat 1500 above thecar seat carrier 100. As illustrated, theinfant car seat 1500 includes abody 1502, ahandle 1504 that extends from thebody 1502, and acanopy 1506 that can be raised or lowered. Thebody 1502 is configured to fit into thecarrier body 102 of thecar seat carrier 100. Specifically, thebody 1502 of theinfant car seat 1500 is configured to fit into the first cavity 122 (FIG. 3 ) and the second cavity 124 (FIG. 3 ) of thecarrier body 102. - Further, the
body 1502 of theinfant car seat 1500 can include aretractable securing projection 1508 on each side of thebody 1502 of theinfant car seat 1500. Theinfant car seat 1500 also includes arelease handle 1510 that can be used to retract theretractable securing projections 1508 in order to unlock theinfant car seat 1500 from thecar seat carrier 100 when theinfant car seat 1500 is properly installed, and locked, in thecar seat carrier 100. When installed in the car seat carrier, theretractable securing projections 1508 of thecar seat 1500 can snap into and engage therear locking notches 128, 130 (FIG. 3 ) formed in thecarrier body 102. - Additionally, attachment points (not shown) on the underside of the
body 1502 of thecar seat 1500 can engage the first hook 142 (FIG. 3 ) and the second hook 144 (FIG. 3 ) that extend from thecarrier body 102 of thecar seat carrier 100. Accordingly, thefirst hook 142, thesecond hook 144, the firstrear locking notch 128, and the secondrear locking notch 130 work in concert with the attachment points and theretractable securing projections 1508, respectively, to engage and lock theinfant car seat 1500 to thecar seat carrier 100, as shown inFIG. 16 throughFIG. 22 . -
FIG. 15 indicates that theinfant car seat 1500 can have an overall length, LICS, measured between the front of theinfant car seat 1500 and the rear of theinfant car seat 1500. In this case, LICS is measured with thecanopy 1506 fully raised, as shown inFIG. 15 . Additionally, as shown, theinfant car seat 1500 can have an overall height, HICS, that is measured from the bottom of theinfant car seat 1500 and the top of thehandle 1504 when it is locked in the upright position, as illustrated inFIG. 15 . - In a particular aspect, LICS can be greater than or equal to 24 inches. Further, LICS can be greater than or equal to 24.5 inches, such as greater than or equal 25.0 inches, greater than or equal to 25.5 inches, greater than or equal to 26.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 26.5 inches. In another aspect, LICS can be less than or equal to 30 inches. Moreover, LICS can be less than or equal to 29.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 29.0 inches, less than or equal to 28.5 inches, less than or equal to 28.0 inches, less than or equal to 27.5 inches, or less than or equal to 27.0 inches. In still another aspect, LICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LICS described herein.
- In another particular aspect, HICS can be greater than or equal to 20 inches. Further, HICS can be greater than or equal to 20.5 inches, such as greater than or equal 21.0 inches, greater than or equal to 21.5 inches, greater than or equal to 22.0 inches, greater than or equal to 22.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 23.0 inches. In another aspect, HICS can be less than or equal to 26 inches. Moreover, HICS can be less than or equal to 25.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 25.0 inches, less than or equal to 24.5 inches, less than or equal to 24.0 inches, or less than or equal to 23.5 inches. In still another aspect, HICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HICS described herein.
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FIG. 16 depicts an infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 that includes theinfant car seat 1500 lockably engaged with thecar seat carrier 100. As shown, the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 can include an overall height, HOA, measured from the surface on which the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 is resting to the top of thehandle 1504 that is attached to thebody 1502 of theinfant car seat 1500 when thehandle 1504 is positioned in the most upright position. Further, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 of thecar seat carrier 100 can have a collapsed height, HHC, measured from the surface on which the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 is resting to the top of the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 when the pivoting/telescoping handle is collapsed and in a vertical position, as shown inFIG. 16 . - In one aspect, as shown in
FIG. 16 , HHC can be slightly less than HOA. However, HHC can be equal to HOA. In another aspect, HHC can be less than or equal to 99.5% HOA. Further, HHC can be less than or equal to 99.0% HOA, such as less than or equal to 98.5% HOA, less than or equal to 98.0% HOA, less than or equal to 97.5% HOA, less than or equal to 97.0% HOA, less than or equal to 96.5% HOA, less than or equal to 96.0% HOA, less than or equal to 95.5% HOA, or less than or equal to 95.0% HOA. In another aspect, HHC can be greater than or equal to 90.0% HOA. Further, HHC can be greater than or equal to 90.5% HOA, such as greater than or equal to 91.0% HOA, greater than or equal to 91.5% HOA, greater than or equal to 92.0% HOA, greater than or equal to 92.5% HOA, greater than or equal to 93.0% HOA, greater than or equal to 93.5% HOA, greater than or equal to 94.0% HOA, or greater than or equal to 94.5% HOA. It is to be understood that HHC can also be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of HHC described herein. - In another aspect, HOA can be less or equal to 36 inches. Further, HOA can be less than or equal to 35.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 35.0 inches, less than or equal to 34.5 inches, less than or equal to 34.0 inches, less than or equal to 33.5 inches, less than or equal to 33.0 inches, less than or equal to 32.5 inches, less than or equal to 32.0 inches, less than or equal to 31.5 inches, less than or equal to 31.0 inches, less than or equal to 30.5 inches, or less than or equal to 30.0 inches. Additionally, in another aspect, HOA can be greater than or equal to 25.0 inches. Moreover, HOA can be greater than or equal to 25.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 26.0 inches, greater than or equal to 26.5 inches, greater than or equal to 27.0 inches, greater than or equal to 27.5 inches, greater than or equal to 28.0 inches, greater than or equal to 28.5 inches, greater than or equal to 29.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 29.5 inches. It is to be understood that HOA can also be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of HOA described herein.
- In yet another aspect, HHC can be less or equal to 36 inches. Further, HHC can be less than or equal to 35.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 35.0 inches, less than or equal to 34.5 inches, less than or equal to 34.0 inches, less than or equal to 33.5 inches, less than or equal to 33.0 inches, less than or equal to 32.5 inches, less than or equal to 32.0 inches, less than or equal to 31.5 inches, less than or equal to 31.0 inches, less than or equal to 30.5 inches, less than or equal to 30.0 inches, less than or equal to 29.5 inches, or less than or equal to 29.0 inches. Additionally, in another aspect, HHC can be greater than or equal to 25.0 inches. Moreover, HHC can be greater than or equal to 25.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 26.0 inches, greater than or equal to 26.5 inches, greater than or equal to 27.0 inches, greater than or equal to 27.5 inches, greater than or equal to 28.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 28.5 inches. It is to be understood that HHC can also be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of HHC described herein.
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FIG. 16 further indicates that the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 can have an overall length, LOA, measured from the front of the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 of thecar seat carrier 100 when the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 is rotated to the vertical position, as illustrated, to the rear of thecanopy 1506 of theinfant car seat 1500 when thecanopy 1506 is fully raised, as illustrated. - In a particular aspect, LOA can greater than or equal 26 inches. Further, LOA can be greater than or equal to 26.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 27.0 inches, greater than or equal to 27.5 inches, greater than or equal to 28.0 inches, greater than 28.5 inches, greater than or equal to 29.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 29.5 inches. In another aspect, LOA can be less than or equal to 35 inches. Also, LOA can be less than or equal to 34.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 34.0 inches, less than or equal to 33.5 inches, less than or equal to 33.0 inches, less than or equal to 32.5 inches, less than or equal to 32.0 inches, less than or equal to 31.5 inches, les than or equal to 31.0 inches, less than or equal to 30.5 inches, or less than or equal to 30.0 inches. In another aspect, LOA can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LOA described herein.
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FIG. 16 , the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 is only slightly longer than theinfant car seat 1500. In other words, LOA can be greater than or equal to LICS. Additionally, a ratio of LOA to LICS, LOA/LICS can be greater than or equal to 1.00. Further, LOA/LICS can be greater than or equal to 1.05, such as greater than or equal to 1.06, greater than or equal to 1.07, greater than or equal to 1.08, greater than or equal to 1.09, greater than or equal to 1.10, greater than or equal to 1.11, greater than or equal to 1.12, greater than or equal to 1.13, greater than or equal to 1.14, or greater than or equal to 1.15. In another aspect, LOA/LICS can be less than or equal to 1.50. Moreover, LOA/LICS can be less than or equal to 1.45, such as less than or equal to 1.40, less than or equal to 1.35, less than or equal to 1.30, less than or equal to 1.25, or less than or equal to 1.20. In another aspect, LOA/LICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LOA/LICS described herein. - LOA can also greater than WBPULL and WBPUSH. For example, the ratio of LOA to WBPULL, LOA/WBPULL can be greater than or equal to 2.00. Further, LOA/WBPULL can be greater than or equal to 2.05, such as greater than or equal to 2.10, greater than or equal to 2.15, greater than or equal to 2.20, greater than or equal to 2.25, greater than or equal to 2.30, greater than or equal to 2.35, or greater than or equal to 2.40. In another aspect, LOA/WBPULL can be less than or equal to 3.00. Moreover, LOA/WBPULL can be less than or equal to 2.95, such as less than or equal to 2.90, less than or equal to 2.85, less than or equal to 2.80, less than or equal to 2.75, less than or equal to 2.70, less than or equal to 2.65, less than or equal to 2.60, less than or equal to 2.55, less than or equal to 2.50, or less than or equal to 2.45. In still another aspect, LOA/WBPULL can be within a range between, and including, any of the values of LOA/WBPULL described herein.
- The ratio of LOA to WBPUSH, LOA/WBPUSH can be greater than or equal to 1.50. Further, LOA/WBPUSH can be greater than or equal to 1.55, such as greater than or equal to 1.60, greater than or equal to 1.65, greater than or equal to 1.70, greater than or equal to 1.75, greater than or equal to 1.80, greater than or equal to 1.85, greater than or equal to 1.90, or greater than or equal to 1.95. In another aspect, LOA/WBPUSH can be less than or equal to 2.50. Moreover, LOA/WBPUSH can be less than or equal to 2.45, such as less than or equal to 2.40, less than or equal to 2.35, less than or equal to 2.30, less than or equal to 2.25, less than or equal to 2.20, less than or equal to 2.15, less than or equal to 2.10, less than or equal to 2.05, or less than or equal to 2.00. In still another aspect, LOA/WBPUSH can be within a range between, and including, any of the values of LOA/WBPUSH described herein.
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FIG. 16 , the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 is slightly taller than theinfant car seat 1500. As such, HOA is greater than HICS. Moreover, a ratio of HOA to HICS, HOA/HICS can be greater than or equal to 1.10. Further, HOA/HICS can be greater than or equal to 1.15, such as greater than or equal to 1.20, greater than or equal to 1.25, or greater than or equal to 1.30. In another aspect, HOA/HICS can be less than or equal to 1.50, such as less than or equal to 1.45, less than or equal to 1.40, or less than or equal to 1.35. In another aspect, HOA/HICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HOA/HICS described herein. - In a particular aspect, the
infant car seat 1500 can have a weight, WWICS, and WWICS can be less than or equal to 15 pounds. Further, WWICS can be less than or equal to 14 pounds, such as less than or equal to 13 pounds, less than or equal to 12 pounds, less than or equal to 11 pounds, less than or equal to 10 pounds, or less than or equal to 9 pounds. In another aspect, WWICS can be greater than or equal 4 pounds. Moreover, WCSC can be greater than or equal to 5 pounds, such as greater than or equal to 6 pounds, greater than or equal to 7 pounds, or greater than or equal to 8 pounds. In yet another aspect, WWICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum and minimum values of WWICS described herein. - In another aspect, a ratio of WCSC to WWICS, WCSC/WWICS can be less than or equal to 2.0. Further, WCSC/WWICS can be less than or equal to 1.9, such as less than or equal to 1.8, less than or equal to 1.7, less than or equal to 1.6, or less than or equal to 1.5. In another aspect, WCSC/WWICS can be greater than or equal to 1.0. Moreover, WCSC/WWICS can be greater than or equal to 1.1, such as greater than or equal to 1.2, greater than or equal to 1.3, or greater than or equal to 1.4.
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FIG. 17 shows the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 with the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 of thecar seat carrier 100 in the extended configuration. In the extended configuration, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can have an extended height, HHE, measured from the surface on which the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 is resting to the top of the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 when the pivoting/telescoping handle is in an extended configuration and in a vertical position, as shown inFIG. 17 . - In a particular aspect, HHE can be less or equal to 54 inches. Further, HHE can be less than or equal to 53.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 53.0 inches, less than or equal to 52.5 inches, less than or equal to 52.0 inches, less than or equal to 51.5 inches, less than or equal to 51.0 inches, less than or equal to 50.5 inches, less than or equal to 50.0 inches, less than or equal to 49.5 inches, less than or equal to 49.0 inches, less than or equal to 48.5 inches, or less than or equal to 48.0 inches. Additionally, in another aspect, HHE can be greater than or equal to 36.0 inches. Moreover, HHE can be greater than or equal to 36.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 37.0 inches, greater than or equal to 37.5 inches, greater than or equal to 38.0 inches, greater than or equal to 38.5 inches, greater than or equal to 39.0 inches, greater than or equal to 39.5 inches, greater than or equal to 40.0 inches, greater than or equal to 40.5 inches, greater than or equal to 41.0 inches, greater than or equal to 41.5 inches, greater than or equal to 42.0 inches, greater than or equal to 42.5 inches, greater than or equal to 43.0 inches, greater than or equal to 43.5 inches, greater than or equal to 44.0 inches, greater than or equal to 44.5 inches, greater than or equal to 45.0 inches, greater than or equal to 45.5 inches, greater than or equal to 46.0 inches, greater than or equal to 46.5 inches, greater than or equal to 47.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 47.5 inches. It is to be understood that HE can also be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of HE described herein.
- In another aspect, a ratio of HE to HOA, HHE/HOA, can be greater than or equal to 1.00. Further, HHE/HOA can be greater than or equal to 1.05, such as greater than or equal to 1.10, greater than or equal to 1.15, greater than or equal to 1.20, greater than or equal to 1.25, greater than or equal to 1.30, greater than or equal to 1.35, greater than or equal to 1.40, greater than or equal to 1.45, greater than or equal to 1.50, greater than or equal to 1.55, or greater than or equal to 1.6. In another aspect, HHE/HOA can be less than or equal to 2.00. Further, HHE/HOA can be less than or equal to 1.95, such as less than or equal to 1.90, less than or equal to 1.85, less than or equal to 1.80, less than or equal to 1.75, less than or equal to 1.70, or less than or equal to 1.65. It is to be understood that HHE/HOA can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HHE/HOA described herein.
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FIG. 18 shows that a smartphone 1800, or other portable electronic device, may be installed in thesmartphone bracket 700 and the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 may be rotated to a broadcast position so that a child inside theinfant car seat 1500 can view or listen to whatever is playing on the smartphone 1800. For example, nursery rhyme song videos can be streamed from a data network, e.g., a local area network (LAN) connected via a Wi-Fi connection, or a mobile telephone network connected via CDMA, GSM, LTE, etc., to the smartphone 1800 and the child inside theinfant car seat 1500 can listen and/or view the nursery rhyme song videos. - Further, smartphone applications have been developed that provide child oriented content, e.g., nursery rhyme song videos, that can be broadcast via the smartphone 1800 whether or not the smartphone 1800 is connected to a data network. Other smartphone applications have been developed that provide white noise that can be soothing to a fussy baby or a sleeping baby and can mask other noises that may otherwise wake a sleeping baby. It can be appreciated that the smartphone 1800 can be placed within the
smartphone bracket 700 so that the screen of the smartphone 1800 faces away from the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 and toward theinfant car seat 1500. Conversely, the smartphone 1800 can be placed within thesmartphone bracket 700 so that the screen of the smartphone 1800 faces toward the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 and away from theinfant car set 1500. It can also be appreciated that the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 may be rotated to the broadcast position whether or not the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 is in the collapsed configuration, as shown inFIG. 18 , or the extended configuration, previously described. - As illustrated in
FIG. 18 , in the broadcast position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can form a broadcast angle, AB, with respect to an axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners telescoping handle 520 so that it is vertical or behind the axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners - In particular, AB can be greater than or equal to 0 degrees. Further, AB can be greater than or equal to 5 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 10 degrees, greater than or equal to 15 degrees, or greater than or equal to 20 degrees. In another aspect, AB can be less than or equal to 45 degrees. Moreover, AB can be less than or equal to 40 degrees, such as less than or equal to 35 degrees, less than or equal to 30 degrees, or less than or equal to 25 degrees. In still another aspect, AB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum or maximum values of AB described herein.
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FIG. 19 through 21 illustrates the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 with the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 in the front push/pull position. As shown inFIG. 19 andFIG. 21 , with the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 in the front push/pull position, a user can easily, with one hand on theupper handgrip 640, pull the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 behind him or her while walking face forward, i.e., away from the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600. Further, as shown inFIG. 20 andFIG. 21 , with the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 in the front push/pull position, a user can easily, with one on theupper handgrip 640, push the carseat carrier assembly 1600 in front of him or her while walking facing forward, i.e., toward the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600. - Moreover, as indicated in
FIG. 21 , theupper handgrip 640 can be centered along a central axis 2100. Further, thefront wheel assemblies 210, 220 (not shown inFIG. 21 ) and therear wheel assemblies car seat carrier 100, the input to the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 is centered with respect to thefront wheel assemblies 210, 220 (not shown inFIG. 21 ) and therear wheel assemblies upper handgrip 640 can be narrower than TF and TR. A user can provide all the inputs to push, pull, and steer the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 from theupper handgrip 640. For example, while grasping theupper handgrip 640 with a single hand, the user can push and steer the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 in front of him or her while facing the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 with thecar seat assembly 1600 facing the user. On the other hand, while grasping theupper handgrip 640 with a single hand, the user can pull and steer the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 behind him or her while facing away from the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 with the infantcar seat assembly 1600 facing the user. The ability to easily push and pull the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 provides the user with the ability to push the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 or pull the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600. It is to be understood that all of the user inputs to the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 are transmitted down the handle to a vertically oriented control axis 2000, or plane, that passes through thehandle fasteners front wheel assemblies front wheel assemblies -
FIG. 21 also indicates that theinfant car seat 1500 can have an overall width, WICS, that is measured through the widest point of theinfant car seat 1500. In a particular aspect, WICS can be less than or equal to 20 inches. Further, WICS can be less than or equal to 19.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 19.0 inches, less than or equal to 18.5 inches, less than or equal to 18.0 inches, or less than or equal to 17.5 inches. In another aspect, WICS can be greater than or equal to 15.0 inches. Moreover, WICS can be greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 16.0 inches, greater than or equal to 16.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 17.0 inches. Further, WICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum and minimum values of WICS described herein. - In another aspect, a ratio of WO to WICS, WO/WICS can be less than or equal to 1.4. Further, WO/WICS can be less than or equal to 1.35, such as less than or equal to 1.30, less than or equal to 1.25, less than or equal to 1.20, or less than or equal to 1.15. In yet another aspect, WO/WICS can be greater than or equal to 0.70. Moreover, WO/WICS can be greater than or equal to 0.75, such as greater than or equal to 0.80, greater than or equal to 0.85, greater than or equal to 0.90, greater than or equal to 0.95, greater than or equal to 1.00, greater than or equal to 1.05, or greater than or equal to 1.10. In yet another aspect, WO/WICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum and minimum values of WO/WICS described herein.
- In another aspect, a ratio of TF to WICS, TF/WICS can be less than or equal to 0.65. Further, TF/WICS can be less than or equal to 0.60, such as less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, or less than or equal to 0.45. In another aspect, TF/WICS can be greater than or equal to 0.25. Moreover, TF/WICS can be greater than or equal to 0.30, such as greater than or equal to 0.35, or greater than or equal to 0.40. In still another aspect, TF/WICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of TF/WICS described herein.
- In yet another aspect, a ratio of TR to WICS, TR/WICS can be less than or equal to 1.25. Further, TR/WICS can be less than or equal to 1.20, such as less than or equal to 1.15, less than or equal to 1.10, less than or equal to 1.05, or less than or equal to 1.00. In another aspect, TR/WICS can be greater than or equal to 0.75. Moreover, TR/WICS can be greater than or equal to 0.80, such as greater than or equal to 0.85, greater than or equal to 0.90, or greater than or equal to 0.95. In still another aspect, TR/WICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of TR/WICS described herein.
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FIG. 22 further indicates that the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be further moved to a rear push position. In the rear push position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be rotated toward therear end 108 of thecar seat wagon 100, e.g., until the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 is adjacent to, or in contact with, a portion of theinfant car seat 1500. Specifically, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 will be rotated so that the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 is behind the axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners telescoping handle 520 pivots or rotates. Further, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can form an angle, ARP, with respect to the axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners upper handgrip 640 is behind the axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners upper handgrip 640 is directly above thecarrier body 102. - In a particular aspect, ARp can be greater or equal to than 10 degrees. Further, ARP can be greater or equal to than 15 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 20 degrees, greater than or equal to 25 degrees, greater than or equal to 30 degrees, or greater than or equal to 35 degrees. In another aspect, ARP can be less than or equal to 65 degrees. Moreover, ARP can be less than or equal to 60 degrees, such as less than or equal to 55 degrees, less than or equal to 50 degrees, less than or equal to 45 degrees, or less than or equal to 40 degrees. In yet another aspect, ARP can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of ARP described herein.
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telescoping handle 520 in the rear push position, illustrated inFIG. 22 a use can grasp theupper handgrip 640 with one hand and push the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 in the direction as indicated by arrow 2200, i.e., forward with theinfant car seat 1500 facing in the same direction as the user is walking. The user can walk behind the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 as he or she pushes the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 by the pivoting/telescoping handle 520. Alternatively, the user can walk beside the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 as her or she pushes the infant carseat carrier assembly 1600 by the pivoting/telescoping handle 520. - Accordingly, as shown in the various figures, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 of the
car seat carrier 100 can be rotated around thehandle fasteners carrier body 102. Specifically, for storing thecar seat carrier 100, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be rotated to the first stowage position or the second stowage position. To push thecar seat carrier 100 with theinfant car seat 1500 facing the user, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be rotated to the front push/pull position. Further, to pull thecar seat carrier 100 with theinfant car seat 1500 facing the user, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be also be rotated to the front push/pull position. To push thecar seat carrier 100 with theinfant car seat 1500 facing away from the user, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be rotated to the rear push position. Further, to provide entertainment, or white noise, to an infant within theinfant car seat 1500, the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can be rotated to the broadcast position and the smartphone 1800 can be placed within thesmartphone bracket 700. - Referring now to
FIG. 23 , with the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 in a vertical position, thecar seat carrier 100 can have a footprint, FPCSC, that includes all parts of thecar seat carrier 100 as indicated by the cross-hatched area ofFIG. 23 . In a particular aspect, FPCSC can be greater than or equal to 300 in2. Further, FPCSC can be greater than or equal to 305 in2, such as greater than or equal to 310 in2, greater than or equal to 315 in2, greater than or equal to 320 in2, greater than or equal to 325 in2, greater than or equal to 330 in2, greater than or equal to 335 in2, greater than or equal to 340 in2, or greater than or equal to 345 in2. In another aspect, FPCSC can be less than or equal to 400 in2. Moreover, FPCSC can be less than or equal to 395 in2, such as less than or equal to 390 in2, less than or equal to 385 in2, less than or equal to 380 in2, less than or equal to 385 in2, less than or equal to 380 in2, less than or equal to 375 in2, less than or equal to 370 in2, less than or equal to 365 in2, less than or equal to 360 in2, less than or equal to 355 in2, or less than or equal to 350 in2. In another aspect, FPCSC can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of FPCSC described herein. -
FIG. 24 shows that theinfant car seat 1500 can also have a footprint, FPICS, as indicated by the cross-hatched area ofFIG. 24 . It is to be understood that the footprint of theinfant car seat 1500, as shown, is the footprint of theinfant car seat 1500 with thehandle 1504 in the upright position and thecanopy 1506 fully raised, as shown in side plan view inFIG. 16 . - In a particular aspect, FPICS can be greater than or equal to 300 in2. Further, FPICS can be greater than or equal to 305 in2, such as greater than or equal to 310 in2, greater than or equal to 315 in2, greater than or equal to 320 in2, greater than or equal to 325 in2, greater than or equal to 330 in2, greater than or equal to 335 in2, greater than or equal to 340 in2, greater than or equal to 345 in2, greater than or equal to 350 in2, or greater than or equal to 355 in2. In another aspect, FPICS can be less than or equal to 400 in2. Moreover, FPICS can be less than or equal to 395 in2, such as less than or equal to 390 in2, less than or equal to 385 in2, less than or equal to 380 in2, less than or equal to 375 in2, less than or equal to 370 in2, less than or equal to 375 in2, or less than or equal to 365 in2. In another aspect, FPICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of FPICS described herein.
- In a particular aspect, FPCSC is nearly equal to FPICS. Further, a ratio of FPCSC to FPICS, FPCSC/FPICS, can be greater than or equal to 0.75. Further, FPCSC/FPICS can be greater than or equal to 0.80, such as greater than or equal to 0.85, greater than or equal to 0.90, greater than or equal to 0.95, greater than or equal to 0.96, greater than or equal to 0.97, greater than or equal to 0.98, greater than or equal to 0.99, greater than or equal to 1.00, or greater than or equal to 1.01. In another aspect, FPCSC/FPICS can be less than or equal to 1.25. Moreover, FPCSC/FPICS can be less than or equal to 1.20, such as less than or equal to 1.15, less than or equal to 1.10, less than or equal to 1.09, less than or equal to 1.08, less than or equal to 1.07, less than or equal to 1.06, less than or equal to 1.05, less than or equal to 1.04, less than or equal to 1.03, or less than or equal to 1.02. In another particular aspect, FPCSC/FPICS can be within a range between, or including, any of the minimum or maximum values of FPCSC/FPICS described herein.
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FIG. 24 also shows that the footprint of theinfant car seat 1500 overlies a majority of the footprint of thecar seat wagon 100. As indicated by the dashed lines, theinfant car seat 1500 overlies at least 75% of FPCSC of thecar seat carrier 100. Further, theinfant car seat 1500 can overlie at least 76% of FPCSC, such as at least 77% of FPCSC, at least 78% of FPCSC, at least 79% of FPCSC, at least 80% of FPCSC, at least 81% of FPCSC, at least 82% of FPCSC, at least 83% of FPCSC, at least 84% of FPCSC, at least 85% of FPCSC, or at least 86% of FPCSC. In another aspect, theinfant car seat 1500 can overlie less than 100% of FPCSC. Moreover, theinfant car seat 1500 can overlie less than 99% of FPCSC, such as less than 98% FPCSC, less than 97% FPCSC, less than 96% FPCSC, less than 95% FPCSC, less than 94% FPCSC, less than 93% FPCSC, less than 92% FPCSC, less than 91% FPCSC, less than 90% FPCSC, less than 89% FPCSC, less than 88% FPCSC, or less than 87% FPCSC. In another aspect, the % of overlie of theinfant car seat 1500 relative to thecar seat wagon 100 can be within a range between, and including, any of the % values of overlie described herein. -
FIG. 25 throughFIG. 38 illustrate a car seat carrier that is generally designated 2500. As shown, thecar seat carrier 2500 can include acarrier body 2502. Thecarrier body 2502 can be sized and shaped to receive and lockably engage a complementary shaped infant car seat, as described in detail below. - In particular, the
carrier body 2502 can include a molded shell that can be substantially symmetrical about a centrallongitudinal axis 2504. In one aspect, thecarrier body 2502 can be a one-piece molded shell. Thecarrier body 2502 may be molded from a polymer material. In particular, thecarrier body 2502 may be made from a lightweight, durable plastic material. For example, thecarrier body 2502 may be made from polypropylene, such as impact grade polypropylene or impact copolymer polypropylene. In another aspect, thecarrier body 2502 may be made from nylon. In still another aspect, thecarrier body 2502 may be made from a metal or a metal alloy. For example, thecarrier body 2502 may be stamped from sheet steel or aluminum. - In a particular aspect, the entire
car seat carrier 2500 can have a weight, WCSC, and WCSC can be less than or equal to 20 pounds. Further, WCSC can be less than or equal to 19 pounds, such as less than or equal to 18 pounds, less than or equal to 17 pounds, less than or equal to 16 pounds, less than or equal to 15 pounds, or less than or equal to 14 pounds. In another aspect, WCSC can be greater than or equal to 8 pounds. Moreover, WCSC can be greater than or equal to 9 pounds, such as greater than or equal to 10 pounds, greater than or equal to 11 pounds, greater than or equal to 12 pounds, or greater than or equal to 13 pounds. In yet another aspect, WCSC can be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum and minimum values of WCSC described herein. The relatively light weight of thecar seat carrier 2500 makes it easy to lift up thecar seat carrier 2500 and place thecar seat carrier 2500 in a vehicle. - As illustrated, the
carrier body 2502 can include afront end 2506 and arear end 2508. A firstouter side wall 2510 can extend between thefront end 2506 and therear end 2508 of thecarrier body 2502. Also, a secondouter side wall 2512 can extend between thefront end 2506 and therear end 2508 of thecarrier body 2502 opposite the firstouter side wall 2510 across thelongitudinal axis 2504. - As shown in
FIG. 27 , thecarrier body 2502 can further include atransverse wall 2514 that can extend between the firstouter side wall 2510 and the secondouter side wall 2512 at a location between amidpoint 2516 of thecarrier body 2502 and thefront end 2506 of thecarrier body 2502. Thetransverse wall 2514 can be substantially perpendicular to thelongitudinal axis 2504 of thecarrier body 2502. Thecarrier body 2502 can also include a firstinner side wall 2518 that can extend from therear end 2508 of thecarrier body 2502 to thetransverse wall 2514. Moreover, thecarrier body 2502 can include a secondinner side wall 2520 that can also extend from the rear end of thecarrier body 2502 to thetransverse wall 2514 opposite the firstinner side wall 2518 across thelongitudinal axis 2504. -
FIG. 27 indicates that thecarrier body 2502 can include afirst cavity 2522 formed between the firstinner side wall 2518 and the firstouter side wall 2510 and asecond cavity 2524 formed between the secondinner side wall 2520 and the secondouter side wall 2512. Thefirst cavity 2522 and thesecond cavity 2524 can extend from therear end 2508 of thecarrier body 2502 to thetransverse wall 2514 of thecarrier body 2502. Acurved platform 2526 can extend between the firstinner side wall 2518 and the secondinner side wall 2520 and between therear end 2508 of thecarrier body 2502 and thetransverse wall 2514. In a particular aspect, thefirst cavity 2522, thesecond cavity 2524, and thecurved platform 2526 are configured to receive and lockably engage a complementary shaped infant car seat, as shown in greater detail inFIG. 40 . - As illustrated in
FIG. 27 , thecarrier body 102 can further include a firstrear locking notch 2528 formed in the firstinner side wall 2518 adjacent to thefirst cavity 2522. Moreover, thecarrier body 2502 can include a secondrear locking notch 2530 formed in the secondinner side wall 2520 adjacent to thesecond cavity 2524. Therear locking notches FIG. 39 . - The
carrier body 2502 can further include a firstrear guide 2532 that can extend from the firstinner side wall 2518 into thefirst cavity 2522 adjacent to the firstrear locking notch 2528. Thecarrier body 102 can also include a secondrear guide 2534 that can extend from the secondinner side wall 2520 into thesecond cavity 2524 adjacent to the secondrear locking notch 2530. The secondrear guide 2534 is opposite the firstrear guide 2532 across thelongitudinal axis 2504. A firstfront locking notch 2536 may be formed in anupper surface 2538 of thecarrier body 2502 near thefront end 2506 of thecarrier body 2502. A secondfront locking notch 2540 may be formed in theupper surface 2538 of thecarrier body 2502 near thefront end 2506 of thecarrier body 2502 opposite the firstfront locking notch 2536. -
FIG. 27 further shows that afirst hook 2542 can extend into the firstfront locking notch 2536 from inside thecarrier body 2502 through a slot formed in the firstfront locking notch 2536. A first front lockingrod guide 2544 can span the firstfront locking notch 2536 adjacent to thefirst hook 2542. The first front lockingrod guide 2544 can be substantially parallel to thefirst hook 2542. In a particular aspect, thefirst hook 2542 may extend into the firstfront locking notch 2536 so that the head of thefirst hook 2542 faces thefront end 2506 of thecarrier body 2502. Asecond hook 2546 can extend into the secondfront locking notch 2540 from inside thecarrier body 2502 through a slot formed in the secondfront locking notch 2540. A second front lockingrod guide 2548 can span the secondfront locking notch 2540 adjacent to thesecond hook 2546. The second front lockingrod guide 2548 can be substantially parallel to thesecond hook 2546. In a particular aspect, thesecond hook 2546 may extend into the secondfront locking notch 2540 so that the head of thesecond hook 2546 faces thefront end 2506 of thecarrier body 2502. - The
first hook 2538, the first front lockingrod guide 2544, thesecond hook 2546, and the second front lockingrod guide 2548 on thecarrier body 2502 of thecar seat carrier 2500 are configured to engage attachment points, e.g., a rod, on the underside of an infant car seat. Accordingly, thefirst hook 2538, thesecond hook 2546, the first front lockingrod guide 2544, the second front lockingrod guide 2548, the firstrear locking notch 2528, the secondrear locking notch 2530, the firstrear guide 2532, and the secondrear guide 2534 can work in concert to engage and lock an infant car seat to thecar seat carrier 100, as shown inFIG. 40 throughFIG. 46 . - Referring now to
FIG. 28 , the underside of thecarrier body 2502 is illustrated. As shown, thecar seat carrier 2500 can further include abottom plate 2550 that can cover and enclose a portion of the underside of thecarrier body 2502 of thecar seat carrier 2500. Specifically, thebottom plate 2550 can cover the underside of thecarrier body 2502 between themidpoint 2516 and thefront end 2506 of thecarrier body 2502.FIG. 28 also indicates that thecarrier body 102 of thecar seat carrier 2500 can include a first rearaxle support frame 2552 that is formed by a portion of the firstouter side wall 2510 and a portion of the firstinner side wall 2518. The interior of the first rearaxle support frame 2552 can establish at least a portion of thefirst cavity 2522. Thecarrier body 2502 of thecar seat carrier 2500 can also include a second rear axle support frame 2554 that is formed by a portion of the secondouter side wall 2512 and a portion of the secondinner side wall 2520. The interior of the second rear axle support frame 2554 can establish at least a portion of thesecond cavity 2524. -
FIG. 28 further indicates that the walls of the first rearaxle support frame 2552 can be formed with a first transverse bore (not shown) and a second transverse bore (not shown). Additionally, the walls of the second rear axle support frame 2554 can also be formed with a first transverse bore (not shown) and a second transverse bore (not shown). The transverse bores can be formed in the rear axle support frames 2552, 2554 perpendicular to thelongitudinal axis 2504 near therear end 2508 of thecarrier body 2502 between themidpoint 2516 of thecarrier body 2502 and therear end 2508 of thecarrier body 2502. - A fixed, i.e., non-rotating and non-steering,
rear axle 2570 can be installed within the rear axle support frames 2552, 2554, e.g., through the transverse axle bores formed therein, so that afirst end 2572 of therear axle 2570 extends beyond the first rearaxle support frame 2552 and the outer periphery of thecarrier body 2502. Moreover, asecond end 2574 of therear axle 2570 extends beyond the second rear axle support frame 2554 and the outer periphery of thecarrier body 2502. In a particular aspect, therear axle 2570 can be made from a metal or metal alloy. Further, therear axle 2570 can be made from steel. In another aspect, therear axle 2570 can be made from aluminum. Moreover, at least a portion of theends axle 2570 can be threaded. - In a particular aspect, the
rear axle 2570 may engage the bores formed in the rear axle support frames 2552, 2554 in an interference fit. As such, therear axle 2570 may not rotate within the rear axle support frames 2552, 2554. Further, therear axle 2570 may not translate linearly within the rear axle support frames 2552, 2554, i.e., along a longitudinal axis of therear axle 2570. -
FIG. 28 further indicates that thecar seat carrier 2500 can include a firstretaining ring clip 2576 fitted into a slot (not shown) machined in therear axle 2570 adjacent to the first rearaxle support frame 2552. Moreover, thecar seat carrier 2500 can include a secondretaining ring clip 2578 fitted into a slot (not shown) machined in therear axle 2570 adjacent to the second rear axle support frame 2554. The retaining ring slips 2576, 2578 can further prevent therear axle 2570 from translating linearly within the rear axle support frames 2552, 2554. - As illustrated, a first
rear wheel assembly 2580 may be installed on thefirst end 2572 of therear axle 2572 and held in place by a firstrear wheel nut 2582. A secondrear wheel assembly 2584 may be installed on thesecond end 2574 of therear axle 2570 and held in place by a secondrear wheel nut 2586. Accordingly, therear wheel assemblies carrier body 2502. Further, therear wheel assemblies - As illustrated in
FIG. 25 , the firstrear wheel assembly 2580 may include awheel 2590 having acentral hub 2592 in which anouter wheel bearing 2594 and an inner wheel bearing (not shown) are installed. The firstrear wheel assembly 2580 may further include atire 2596 installed around anouter rim 2598 of thewheel 2580. In a particular aspect, thewheel 2590 may be made from a polymer material. In particular, thewheel 2590 may be made from polypropylene, such as impact grade polypropylene or impact copolymer polypropylene. In another aspect, thewheel 2590 may be made from nylon. Thetire 2596 may also be made from a polymer material. For example, thetire 2596 may be a solid tire made from a polymer foam material. Further, thetire 196 may polyurethane foam material, e.g., a closed cell polyurethane foam material. In another aspect, thetire 2596 may be made from rubber and filled with air. - As illustrated in
FIG. 26 , the secondrear wheel assembly 2584 may include awheel 2600 having acentral hub 2602 in which anouter wheel bearing 2604 and an inner wheel bearing (not shown) are installed. The secondrear wheel assembly 2584 may further include atire 2606 installed around an outer rim 2608 of thewheel 2600. In a particular aspect, thewheel 2600 may be made from a polymer material. In particular, thewheel 2600 may be made from polypropylene, such as impact grade polypropylene or polypropylene impact copolymer. In another aspect, thewheel 2600 may be made from nylon. Thetire 2606 may also be made from a polymer material. For example, thetire 2606 may be a solid tire made from a polymer foam material. Further, thetire 196 may polyurethane foam material, e.g., a closed cell polyurethane foam material. In another aspect, thetire 2606 may be made from rubber and filled with air. - Returning to
FIG. 28 , thecar seat carrier 2500 can further include a firstfront wheel assembly 2610 installed in thebottom plate 2550 of thecarrier body 2502. In particular, the firstfront wheel assembly 2610 can include a threadedstem 2612 that extends through abore 2614 formed in thebottom plate 2550 near thefront end 2506 of thecarrier body 2502. A threadednut 2616 can engage the threadedstem 2602 and hold the firstfront wheel assembly 2600 firmly in place. - The
car seat carrier 2500 can also include a secondfront wheel assembly 2620 installed in thebottom plate 2550 of thecarrier body 2502. In particular, the secondfront wheel assembly 2620 can include a threadedstem 2622 that can extend through abore 2624 formed in thebottom plate 2550 near thefront end 2506 of thecarrier body 2502. A threadednut 2626 can engage the threadedstem 2622 and hold the secondfront wheel assembly 2620 firmly in place. Thefront wheel assemblies -
FIG. 25 shows that the firstfront wheel assembly 2610 can include abase plate 2630 from which the threadedstem 2612 can extend up intocarrier body 2502 through thebottom plate 2550. Awheel support frame 2632 can be coupled to thebase plate 2630 via a bearing assembly and an internal post (not shown). Thewheel support frame 2632 can rotate three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°) relative to thebase plate 2630 around an axis centered on the threadedstem 2602. Further, thewheel support frame 2632 can rotate around the axis centered on the threadedstem 2602 three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°) relative to thecarrier body 2502. - The first
front wheel assembly 2610 also includes anaxle 2634 mounted in thewheel support frame 2632. Theaxle 2634 can include an at least partially threaded bolt held in place within thewheel support frame 2632 by a threadednut 2626. Awheel 2638 can be mounted on theaxle 2634 and rotate thereon. Further, atire 2640 can be mounted on thewheel 2638. In a particular aspect, thewheel 2638 may be made from a polymer material. In particular, thewheel 2638 may be made from polypropylene, such as impact grade polypropylene or impact copolymer polypropylene. In another aspect, thewheel 2638 may be made from nylon. Thetire 2640 may also be made from a polymer material. For example, thetire 2640 may be a solid tire made from a polymer foam material. Further, thetire 196 may polyurethane foam material, e.g., a closed cell polyurethane foam material. In another aspect, thetire 2640 may be made from rubber and filled with air. In still another aspect, thetire 2640 may be a solid polymer tire, e.g., a solid polyurethane tire or a solid rubber tire. Since thewheel 2638 is mounted on theaxle 2634 of thewheel support frame 2632, thewheel 2638 and thetire 2640 may also rotate three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°) relative to thecarrier body 2502 with the firstfront wheel assembly 2610. -
FIG. 28 indicates that the firstfront wheel assembly 2610 may also include awheel lock 2642 that may be toggled between an “ON” position and an “OFF” position. When thewheel lock 2642 is in the “ON” position, thewheel 2638 and thetire 2640 may not easily rotate within the firstfront wheel assembly 2610 on theaxle 2634. When thewheel lock 2642 is in the “OFF” position, thewheel 2638 and thetire 2640 may freely rotate within the firstfront wheel assembly 2610 on theaxle 2634. Accordingly, a user can lock thewheel 2638 of thefirst wheel assembly 2610 in order to prevent thecar seat carrier 2500 from freely moving relative to a surface on which thecar seat carrier 2500 is placed. -
FIG. 26 shows that the secondfront wheel assembly 2620 can include abase plate 2650 from which the threadedstem 2622 can extend up intocarrier body 2502 through thebottom plate 2550. Awheel support frame 2652 can be coupled to thebase plate 2650 via a bearing assembly and an internal post (not shown). Thewheel support frame 2652 can rotate three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°) relative to thebase plate 2650 around an axis centered on the threadedstem 2622. Further, thewheel support frame 2652 can rotate around the axis centered on the threadedstem 2622 three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°) relative to thecarrier body 2502. - The second
front wheel assembly 2620 also includes anaxle 2654 mounted in thewheel support frame 2652. Theaxle 2654 can be an at least partially threaded bolt held in place within thewheel support frame 2652 by a threadednut 2656. Awheel 2658 can be mounted on theaxle 2654 and rotate thereon. Further, atire 2660 can be mounted on thefirst front wheel 2658. In a particular aspect, thewheel 2658 may be made from a polymer material. In particular, thewheel 2658 may be made from polypropylene, such as impact grade polypropylene or impact copolymer polypropylene. In another aspect, thewheel 2658 may be made from nylon. Thetire 2660 may also be made from a polymer material. For example, thetire 2660 may be a solid tire made from a polymer foam material. Further, thetire 196 may polyurethane foam material, e.g., a closed cell polyurethane foam material. In another aspect, thetire 2660 may be made from rubber and filled with air. In still another aspect, thetire 2660 may be a solid polymer tire, e.g., a solid polyurethane tire or a solid rubber tire. Since thewheel 2658 is mounted on theaxle 2654 of thewheel support frame 2652, thewheel 2658 and thetire 2660 may also rotate three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°) relative to thecarrier body 2502 with the secondfront wheel assembly 2620. -
FIG. 28 indicates that the secondfront wheel assembly 2620 may also include awheel lock 2662 that may be toggled between an “ON” position and an “OFF” position. When thewheel lock 2662 is in the “ON” position, thewheel 2658 and thetire 2660 may not easily rotate within the secondfront wheel assembly 2620 on theaxle 2654. When thewheel lock 2662 is in the “OFF” position, thewheel 2658 and thetire 2660 may freely rotate within the secondfront wheel assembly 2620 on theaxle 2654. Accordingly, a user can lock thewheel 2658 of the secondfront wheel assembly 2620 in order to prevent thecar seat carrier 2500 from freely moving relative to a surface on which thecar seat carrier 2500 is placed. It can be appreciated that thewheels front wheel assemblies car seat carrier 2500 from rolling on a surface. - It can be appreciated that the
front wheels front tires stems front wheels front tires stems front 2506 of thecarrier body 2502 via handle affixed thereto, as described in detail below. However, thefront wheels assemblies - As shown in
FIG. 26 , therear wheel assemblies front wheel assemblies car seat carrier 2500 can have a first wheelbase when it is pulled, WBPULL, and a second wheelbase when it is pushed, WBPUSH, as illustrated inFIG. 37 . WBPULL can be measured from the center of therear wheel assemblies axles front wheel assemblies front wheel assemblies car seat carrier 2500 to be pulled by a user, as shown inFIG. 26 . WBPUSH can be measured from the center of therear wheel assemblies axles front wheel assemblies front wheel assemblies car seat carrier 2500 to be pushed by a user, as shown inFIG. 37 . - In a particular aspect, DR can be greater than or equal to 3.5 inches. Further, DR may be greater than or equal to 4.0 inches, such as greater than or equal to 4.5 inches, greater than or equal to 5.0 inches, greater than or equal to 5.5 inches, greater than or equal to 6.0 inches, greater than or equal to 6.5 inches, greater than or equal to 7.0 inches, greater than or equal to 7.5 inches, greater than or equal to 8.0 inches, greater than or equal to 8.5 inches, greater than or equal to 9.0 inches, greater than or equal to 9.5 inches, greater than or equal to 10.0 inches, greater than or equal to 10.5 inches, greater than or equal to 11.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 11.50 inches. In another aspect, DR, may be less than or equal to 17.00 inches. Further, DR, may be less than or equal to 16.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 16.0 inches, less than or equal to 15.5 inches, less than or equal to 15.0 inches, less than or equal to 14.5 inches, less than or equal to 14.0 inches, less than or equal to 13.5 inches, less than or equal to 13.0 inches, less than or equal to 12.5 inches, or less than or equal to 12.0 inches. In another aspect, DR may be within a range between, an including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DR detailed above.
- In a particular aspect, DF can be greater than or equal to 1.0 inches. Further, DF may be greater than or equal to 1.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 2.0 inches, greater than or equal to 2.5 inches, greater than or equal to 3.0 inches, greater than or equal to 3.5 inches, greater than or equal to 4.0 inches, greater than or equal to 4.50 inches. In another aspect, DF, may be less than or equal to 8.00 inches. Further, DR, may be less than or equal to 7.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 7.0 inches, less than or equal to 6.5 inches, less than or equal to 6.0 inches, less than or equal to 5.5 inches, or less than or equal to 5.0 inches. In another aspect, DF may be within a range between, an including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DF detailed above.
- In another aspect, DF can be less than DR. Further, the ratio of DF to DR, DF/DR, can be greater than or equal to 0.20. Further, DF/DR can be greater than or equal to 0.250, such as greater than or equal to 0.275, greater than or equal to 0.300, greater than or equal to 0.325, greater than or equal to 0.350, or greater than or equal to 0.375. In still another aspect, DF/DR can be less than or equal to 0.500. Moreover, DF/DR less than or equal to 0.475, less than or equal to 0.450, less than or equal to 0.425, or less than or equal to 0.400. In another aspect, the values of DF/DR can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum or maximum values of DF/DR, described above.
- In still another aspect, WBPULL, may be greater than or equal to 10.0 inches. Moreover, WBPULL may be greater than or equal to 10.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 11.0 inches, greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 14.0 inches. In another aspect, WBPULL, may be less than or equal to 19.0 inches. Further, WBPULL may be less than or equal to 18.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, less than or equal to 17.0 inches, less than or equal to 16.5 inches, less than or equal to 16.0 inches, less than or equal to 15.5 inches, less than or equal to 15.0 inches, or less than or equal to 14.5 inches. In yet another aspect, WBPULL may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WBPULL detailed herein.
- In still another aspect, WBPUSH, may be greater than or equal to 12.5 inches. Moreover, WBPUSH may be greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, such as greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, greater than or equal to 15.0 inches, greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, greater than or equal to 16.0 inches, greater than or equal to 16.5 inches. In another aspect, WBPULL, may be less than or equal to 21.5 inches. Further, WBPULL may be less than or equal to 21.0 inches, such as less than or equal to 20.5 inches, less than or equal to 20.0 inches, less than or equal to 19.5 inches, less than or equal to 19.0 inches, less than or equal to 18.5 inches, less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, or less than or equal to 17.0 inches. In yet another aspect, WBPUSH may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WBPUSH detailed herein.
- Returning to
FIG. 26 , thecarrier body 2502 of thecar seat carrier 2500 can include a carrier body height, HCB, measured between the lowest part of thecarrier body 2502 and the highest part of thecarrier body 2502. It is to be understood that HCB does not include thewheel assemblies FIG. 26 , thecarrier body 2502 of thecar seat carrier 2500 can include an overall carrier body height, HOCB, measured from a surface on which thecar seat carrier 2500 is placed to the highest part of thecarrier body 2502, not including the pivoting/telescoping handle, described in detail below. - In a particular aspect, HCB, may be greater than or equal to 7.00 inches. Moreover, HCB may be greater than or equal to 7.25 inches, such as greater than or equal to 7.50 inches, greater than or equal to 7.75 inches, greater than or equal to 8.00 inches, greater than or equal to 8.25 inches, greater than or equal to 8.50 inches, or greater than or equal to 8.75 inches. In another aspect, HCB, may be less than or equal to 10.00 inches. Further, HCB may be less than or equal to 9.75 inches, such as less than or equal to 9.50 inches, less than or equal to 9.25 inches, or less than or equal to 9.00 inches. In yet another aspect, HCB may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HCB detailed herein.
- In another aspect, HOCB, may be greater than or equal to 9.0 inches. Moreover, HOCB may be greater than or equal to 9.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 10.0 inches, greater than or equal to 10.5 inches, greater than or equal to 11.0 inches, greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, or greater than equal to 13.0 inches. In another aspect, HOCB, may be less than or equal to 17.0 inches. Further, HOCB may be less than or equal to 16.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 16.0 inches, less than or equal to 15.5 inches, less than or equal to 15.0 inches, less than or equal to 14.5 inches, less than or equal to 14.0 inches, or less than or equal to 13.5 inches. In yet another aspect, HOCB may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HOCB detailed herein.
- In a particular aspect, a ratio of DR to HCB, DR/HCB can be greater than or equal to 0.65. Additionally, DR/HCB can be greater than or equal to 0.70, such as greater than or equal to 0.75, greater than or equal to 0.80, greater than or equal to 0.85, greater than or equal to 0.90, greater than or equal to 0.95, greater than or equal to 1.00, greater than or equal to 1.10, greater than or equal to 1.15, greater than or equal to 1.20, greater than or equal to 1.25, or greater than or equal to 1.30. In another aspect, DR/HCB can be less than or equal to 2.00. Moreover, DR/HCB can be less than or equal to 1.95, such as less than or equal to 1.90, less than or equal to 1.85, less than or equal to 1.80, less than or equal to 1.75, less than or equal to 1.70, less than or equal to 1.65, less than or equal to 1.60, less than or equal to 1.55, less than or equal to 1.50, less than or equal to 1.45, less than or equal to 1.40, less than or equal to 1.35. Further, DR/HCB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DR/HCB described herein.
- In another aspect, a ratio of DF to HCB, DF/HCB can be greater than or equal to 0.10. Additionally, DF/HCB can be greater than or equal to 0.15, such as greater than or equal to 0.20, greater than or equal to 0.25, greater than or equal to 0.30, greater than or equal to 0.35, greater than or equal to 0.40, greater than or equal to 0.45, greater than or equal to 0.50, or greater than or equal to 0.55. In another aspect, DF/HCB can be less than or equal to 0.90. Moreover, DF/HCB can be less than or equal to 0.85, such as less than or equal to 0.80, less than or equal to 0.75, less than or equal to 0.70, less than or equal to 0.65, or less than or equal to 0.60. Further, DF/HCB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DF/HCB described herein.
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FIG. 29 shows that thecarrier body 2502 of thecar seat carrier 2500 can include an overall body width, WCB, measured through the widest point of thecarrier body 2502, but not including therear wheel assemblies FIG. 28 indicates that thecarrier body 2502 of thecar seat carrier 2500 can include an overall body length, LCB, measured through the longest portion of thecarrier body 2502, but not including thehandle brackets telescoping handle 2920, thefront wheel assemblies 2610, 2620 (in the push position), and therear wheel assemblies FIG. 29 , thecar seat carrier 2500 can include an overall car seat carrier width, WO, measured through the widest portion of thecar seat carrier 2500, i.e., from the outer periphery of thefirst wheel nut 2582 to the outer periphery of thesecond wheel nut 2586. - In a particular aspect, WCB, may be greater than or equal to 11.0 inches. Moreover, WB may be greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, greater than or equal to 15.0 inches, greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 16.0 inches. In another aspect, WCB, may be less than or equal to 20.0 inches. Further, WCB may be less than or equal to 19.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 19.0 inches, less than or equal to 18.5 inches, less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, less than or equal to 17.0 inches, or less than or equal to 16.5 inches. In yet another aspect, WCB may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WCB detailed herein.
- In another aspect, LCB, may be greater than or equal to 16.0 inches. Moreover, LCB may be greater than or equal to 16.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 17.0 inches, greater than or equal to 17.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 18.0 inches, greater than or equal to 18.5 inches, greater than or equal to 19.0 inches, greater than or equal to 19.5 inches, greater than or equal to 20.0 inches, greater than or equal to 20.5 inches, greater than or equal to 21.0 inches, greater than or equal to 21.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 22.0 inches. In another aspect, LCB, may be less than or equal to 24.0 inches. Further, LCB may be less than or equal to 23.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 23.0 inches, or less than or equal to 22.5 inches. In yet another aspect, LCB may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LCB detailed herein.
- In a particular aspect, WBPULL and WBPUSH can be less than LCB. Further, a ratio of WBPULL to LCB, WBPULL/LCB can be greater than or equal to 0.500. Moreover, WBPULL/LCB can be greater than or equal to 0.525, such as greater than or equal to 0.550, greater than or equal to 0.575, greater than or equal to 0.600, or greater than or equal to 0.625. WBPULL/LCB can be less than or equal to 0.750. Further, WBPULL/LCB can be less than or equal to 0.725, such as less than or equal to 0.700, less than or equal to 0.675, or less than or equal to 0.650. Moreover, WBPULL/LCB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WBPULL/LCB detailed herein.
- A ratio of WBPUSH to LCB, WBPUSH/LCB can be greater than or equal to 0.625. Also, WBPUSH/LCB can be greater than or equal to 0.650, such as greater than or equal to 0.675, greater than or equal to 0.700, greater than or equal to 0.725, or greater than or equal to 0.750. WBPUSH/LCB can be less than or equal to 0.875, such as less than or equal to 0.850, less than or equal to 0.825, less than or equal to 0.800, or less than or equal to 0.775. Moreover, WBPUSH/LCB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WBPUSH/LCB detailed herein.
- In another particular aspect, WO, may be greater than or equal to 13.5 inches. Moreover, WO may be greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, such as greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, greater than or equal to 15.0 inches, greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, greater than or equal to 16.0 inches, greater than or equal to 16.5 inches, greater than or equal to 17.0 inches, greater than or equal to 17.5 inches, greater than or equal to 18.0 inches, greater than or equal to 18.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 19.0 inches. In another aspect, WO, may be less than or equal to 22.0 inches. Further, WO may be less than or equal to 21.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 21.0 inches, less than or equal to 20.5 inches, less than or equal to 20.0 inches, or less than or equal to 19.5 inches. In yet another aspect, WO may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WO detailed herein. Further, it is to be understood that in certain embodiments in which the
rear wheel assemblies carrier body 102, i.e., within the outer periphery of thecarrier body 102, WO may be equal to WCB. - Referring now to
FIG. 29 , thecar seat carrier 100 can include a rear track, TR, i.e., the distance from an axis passing through the center of the firstrear wheel assembly 2582 and an axis passing through the center of the secondrear wheel assembly 2584. Further, thecar seat carrier 2500 can include a front track, TF, i.e., the distance from an axis passing through the center of the firstfront wheel assembly 2610 and an axis passing through the center of the secondfront wheel assembly 2620. - In a particular aspect, TF may be greater than or equal to 5.00 inches. Further, TF may be greater than or equal to 5.25 inches, such as greater than or equal to 5.50 inches, greater than or equal to 5.75 inches, greater than or equal to 6.00 inches, greater than or equal to 6.25 inches, greater than or equal to 6.50 inches, greater than or equal to 6.75 inches, greater than or equal to 7.00 inches, greater than or equal to 7.25 inches, or greater than or equal to 7.50 inches. In another aspect, TF, may be less than or equal to 9.00 inches. Further, TF, may be less than or equal to 8.75 inches, such as less than or equal to 8.50 inches, less than or equal to 8.25 inches, less than or equal to 8.00 inches, or less than or equal to 7.75 inches. In another aspect, TF may be within a range between, an including, any of the minimum and maximum values of TF detailed above.
- In still another aspect, TR, may be greater than or equal to 11.0 inches. Moreover, TR may be greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, greater than or equal to 15.0 inches, greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 16.0 inches. In another aspect, TR, may be less than or equal to 20.0 inches. Further, TR may be less than or equal to 19.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 19.0 inches, less than or equal to 18.5 inches, less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, less than or equal to 17.0 inches, or less than or equal to 16.5 inches. In yet another aspect, TR may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of TR detailed herein.
- In another aspect, TF can be less than TR. Further, a ratio of the front track to the rear track of the car seat carrier 100 TF/TR can be greater than or equal to 0.25. Further, TF/TR can be greater than or equal 0.30, such as greater than or equal to 0.35, or greater than 0.40. In still another particular aspect, TF/TR can be less than or equal to 0.85. Moreover, TF/TR can be less than or equal to 0.80, such as less than or equal to 0.75, less than or equal to 0.70, less than or equal to 0.65, less than or equal to 0.60, less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, or less than or equal to 0.45. It is to be understood that TF/TR can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of TF/TR detailed herein.
- Further, TF can be less than WCB. Moreover, a ratio of the front track to the overall width of the
carrier body 2502 of thecar seat carrier 2500, TF/WCB, can be greater than or equal to 0.25. Further, TF/WCB can be greater than or equal 0.30, such as greater than or equal to 0.35, or greater than 0.40. In still another particular aspect, TF/WCB can be less than or equal to 0.85. Moreover, TF/WCB can be less than or equal to 0.80, such as less than or equal to 0.75, less than or equal to 0.70, less than or equal to 0.65, less than or equal to 0.60, less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, or less than or equal to 0.45. It is to be understood that TF/WCB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of TF/WCB detailed herein. - In another aspect, as illustrated in
FIG. 29 , TR can be greater than WCB. However, in other instances, TR may also be less than WCB. Further, a ratio of the rear track to the overall width of thecarrier body 2502 of thecar seat carrier 2500, TR/WBe, can be greater than or equal to 0.50. Further, TR/WCB can be greater than or equal 0.75, such as greater than or equal to 1.00, or greater than 1.10. In still another particular aspect, TR/WCB can be less than or equal to 1.80. Moreover, TF/WCB can be less than or equal to 1.70, such as less than or equal to 1.60, less than or equal to 1.50, less than or equal to 1.40, less than or equal to 1.30, or less than or equal to 1.20. It is to be understood that TR/WCB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of TR/WCB detailed herein. - Referring now to
FIG. 29 , thecar seat carrier 2500 can include afront face 2900 at thefront end 2506 of thecarrier body 2502. As illustrated, afirst handle bracket 2902 can be attached to thefront face 2900 of thecarrier body 2502 via a pair offasteners 2904. In a particular aspect, each of thefasteners 2904 includes a threaded bolt and a nut. As shown, thecar seat carrier 2500 can further include asecond handle bracket 2906 also attached to thefront face 2900 of thecarrier body 2502 via a pair offasteners 2908. In a particular aspect, each of thefasteners 2908 includes a threaded bolt and a nut. Thesecond handle bracket 2906 may be spaced from and opposite to thefirst handle bracket 2900 across a centralvertical axis 2910. A pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 may be rotatably affixed to thehandle brackets first handle fastener 2922 and asecond handle fastener 2924. In a particular aspect, each of thehandle fasteners -
FIG. 30 shows that the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can include a firstlower handle portion 2930 having aproximal end 2932 and adistal end 2934. A firstlower bracket 2936 may be connected, or otherwise coupled, to thedistal end 2934 of the firstlower handle portion 2930 by at least onefastener 2938. As depicted inFIG. 25 , the firstlower bracket 2936 is generally L shaped and can include astem 2940 and alower arm 2942 that can extend from thestem 2940 toward therear end 2508 of thecarrier body 2502. The firstlower bracket 2936 may also include aprotrusion 2944 near a midpoint of thestem 2940 that can extend in a direction opposite thelower arm 2942.FIG. 25 also shows that thearm 2942 may be formed with alateral bore 2946 that can be sized to receive thefirst handle fastener 2922 in a slip fit arrangement. Theprotrusion 2944 may also be formed with alateral bore 2948. - Returning to
FIG. 30 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can also include a secondlower handle portion 2950 having aproximal end 2952 and adistal end 2954. A secondlower bracket 2956 may be connected, or otherwise coupled, to thedistal end 2954 of the secondlower handle portion 2950 by at least onefastener 2958. As depicted inFIG. 26 , the secondlower bracket 2956 is generally L shaped and can include astem 2960 and alower arm 2962 that can extend from thestem 2960 toward therear end 2508 of thecarrier body 2502. The secondlower bracket 2956 may also include aprotrusion 2964 near a midpoint of thestem 2960 that can extend in a direction opposite thelower arm 2962.FIG. 26 also shows that thearm 2962 may be formed with alateral bore 2966 that can be sized to receive thesecond handle fastener 2924 in a slip fit arrangement. Theprotrusion 2964 may also be formed with alateral bore 2968. -
FIG. 30 further indicates that the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can further include across bar 2970 that can extend between thelower brackets cross bar 2970 can be a cylindrical rod and thecross bar 2970 can be installed in the lateral bores 2946, 2966 formed in theprotrusion lower brackets first end 2972 of thecross bar 2970 can extend beyond an outer side wall of the firstlower bracket 2936 and a second end 2974 of thecross bar 2970 can extend beyond an outer side wall of the secondlower bracket 2956. Thecross bar 2970 can be held in place within thelower brackets first end cap 2976 and asecond end cap 2976 that fit over thefirst end 2972 and second end 2974 of thecross bar 2970, respectively. - In a particular aspect, the
cross bar 2970 can act as a lower handle that can be used to facilitate picking thecar seat carrier 2500 up to place it in a car when the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 is rotated so that it lays across thecarrier body 2502 as illustrated inFIG. 32 . In another aspect, thecross bar 2970 can be used as an attachment point for a name plate, a storage pouch, a leash, or some other attachment. - As shown in
FIG. 30 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can further include anintermediate support structure 2980 installed on the proximal ends 2932, 2952 of thelower handle portions telescoping handle 2920. Specifically, theintermediate support structure 2980 can include afirst collar 2982 that fits over theproximal end 2932 of the firstlower handle portion 2930. Moreover, theintermediate support structure 2980 can include asecond collar 2984 that fits over theproximal end 2952 of the secondlower handle portion 2950. Atransverse member 2986 can extend between the first andsecond collars intermediate support structure 2980 can be held in place by afirst fastener 2988 that is engaged with the firstlower handle portion 2930 and asecond fastener 2990 that is engaged with the secondlower handle portion 2950. -
FIG. 30 further illustrates that the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can include a firstintermediate handle portion 3000 having aproximal end 3002 and adistal end 3004. The firstintermediate handle portion 3000 can fit into, and slide within, the firstlower handle portion 2930. The pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can also include a secondintermediate handle portion 3010 having aproximal end 3012 and adistal end 3014. The secondintermediate handle portion 3010 can fit into, and slide within, the secondlower handle portion 2930. Additionally, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can include a firstupper handle portion 3020 having aproximal end 3022 and adistal end 3024. The firstupper handle portion 3020 can fit into, and slide within, the firstintermediate handle portion 3000. Moreover, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can include a secondupper handle portion 3030 having aproximal end 3032 and adistal end 3034. The secondupper handle portion 3030 can fit into, and slide within, the secondintermediate handle portion 3010. - As shown in
FIG. 30 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can further include anupper handgrip 3040 coupled to the proximal ends 3022, 3032 of theupper handle portions upper handgrip 3040 can include afirst collar 3042 fitted over theproximal end 3022 of the firstupper handle portion 3020 and held in place by afirst fastener 3044. Further, theupper handgrip 3040 can include asecond collar 3046 fitted over theproximal end 3032 of the secondupper handle portion 3030 and held in place by asecond fastener 3048.FIG. 30 also indicates that theupper handgrip 3040 can include arelease button 3050 that is coupled to an internal locking mechanism (not shown). The pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be locked in a collapsed configuration, as illustrated inFIG. 29 andFIG. 31 , and locked in an extended configuration, as illustrated inFIG. 30 . By depressing therelease button 3050, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be unlocked and moved between the collapsed configuration and the extended configuration. - For example, when the pivoting/
telescoping handle 2920 is fully collapsed it can automatically lock in the collapsed configuration. Pressing therelease button 3050 will unlock the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 and allow the user to move the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 to the extended configuration. When the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 is fully extended it will automatically lock in the extended configuration until the user presses therelease button 3050 to unlock the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 and return it to the collapsed configuration. - In another aspect, as illustrated in
FIG. 30 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can have an extended length, LHE, measured from an axis passing through the center of thehandle fasteners upper handgrip 3040 when the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 is in the extended configuration and rotated to a vertical position. Moreover, as indicated inFIG. 31 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can have a collapsed length, LHC, measured from an axis passing through the center of thehandle fasteners upper handgrip 3040 when the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 is in the collapsed configuration and rotated to a vertical position. In addition, thehandle fasteners car seat carrier 100 is placed to an axis passing through the center of thehandle fasteners FIG. 31 also indicates that the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can have an overall width, WH, that is measured through the widest portion of the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920. - In particular aspect, LHE, may be greater than or equal to 24.0 inches. Moreover, LHE may be greater than or equal to 24.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 25.0 inches, greater than or equal to 25.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 26.0 inches, greater than or equal to 26.5 inches, greater than or equal to 27.0 inches, greater than or equal to 27.5 inches, greater than or equal to 28.0 inches, greater than or equal to 28.5 inches, greater than or equal to 29.0 inches, greater than or equal to 29.5 inches, greater than or equal to 30.0 inches, greater than or equal to 30.5 inches, greater than or equal to 31.0 inches, greater than or equal to 31.5 inches, greater than or equal to 32.0 inches, greater than or equal to 32.5 inches, greater than or equal to 33.0 inches, greater than or equal to 33.5 inches, greater than or equal to 34.0 inches, greater than or equal to 34.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 35.0 inches.
- In another aspect, LHE, may be less than or equal to 48.0 inches. Further, LHE may be less than or equal to 47.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 47.0 inches, less than or equal to 46.5 inches, less than or equal to 46.0 inches, less than or equal to 45.5 inches, less than or equal to 45.0 inches, less than or equal to 44.5 inches, less than or equal to 44.0 inches, less than or equal to 43.5 inches, less than or equal to 43.0 inches, less than or equal to 42.5 inches, less than or equal to 42.0 inches, less than or equal to 41.5 inches, less than or equal to 41.0 inches, less than or equal to 40.5 inches, less than or equal to 40.0 inches, less than or equal to 39.5 inches, less than or equal to 39.0 inches, less than or equal to 38.5 inches, less than or equal to 38.0 inches, less than or equal to 37.5 inches, less than or equal to 37.0 inches, less than or equal to 36.5 inches, less than or equal to 37.0 inches, less than or equal to 35.5 inches. In yet another aspect, LHE may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LHE detailed herein.
- In particular aspect, LHC, may be greater than or equal to 10.0 inches. Moreover, LHC may be greater than or equal to 10.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 11.0 inches, greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, greater than or equal to 15.0 inches, greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 16.0 inches. In another aspect, LHC, may be less than or equal to 24.0 inches. Further, LHC may be less than or equal to 23.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 23.0 inches, less than or equal to 22.5 inches, less than or equal to 22.0 inches, less than or equal to 21.5 inches, less than or equal to 21.0 inches, less than or equal to 20.5 inches, less than or equal to 20.0 inches, less than or equal to 19.5 inches, less than or equal to 19.0 inches, less than or equal to 18.5 inches, less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, less than or equal to 17.0 inches, or less than or equal to 16.5 inches. In yet another aspect, LHC may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LHC detailed herein.
- Further, in another aspect, WH can may be greater than or equal to 0.50 inches. Moreover, WH may be greater than or equal to 0.75 inches, such as greater than or equal to 1.00 inches, such as greater than or equal to 1.50 inches, greater than or equal to 2.50 inches, greater than or equal to 5.00 inches, greater than or equal to 6.50 inches, greater than or equal to 7.00 inches, or greater than or equal to 7.25 inches. In another aspect, WH, may be less than or equal to 12.00 inches. Further, WH may be less than or equal to 11.50 inches, such as less than or equal to 11.00 inches, less than or equal to 10.50 inches, less than or equal to 10.00 inches, less than or equal to 9.50 inches, less than or equal to 9.00 inches, less than or equal to 8.50 inches, less than or equal to 8.00 inches, or less than or equal to 7.50. In yet another aspect, WH may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WH detailed herein.
- In a particular aspect, a ratio of DR to LHE, DR/LHE, can be greater than or equal to 0.10. Moreover, DR/LHE can be greater than or equal to 0.15, such as greater than or equal to 0.20, greater than or equal to 0.25, or greater than or equal to 0.30. DR/LHE can also be less than or equal to 0.70, such as less than or equal to 0.65, less than or equal to 0.60, less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, less than or equal to 0.45, less than or equal to 0.40, or less than or equal to 0.35. Moreover, DR/LHE can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DR/LHE detailed herein.
- In a particular aspect, a ratio of DR to LHC, DR/LHC, can be greater than or equal to 0.50. Moreover, DR/LHC can be greater than or equal to 0.55, such as greater than or equal to 0.60, greater than or equal to 0.65, or greater than or equal to 0.70. DR/LHC can also be less than or equal to 1.20, such as less than or equal to 1.15, less than or equal to 1.10, less than or equal to 1.05, less than or equal to 1.00, less than or equal to 0.95, less than or equal to 0.90, less than or equal to 0.85, less than or equal to 0.80, or less than or equal to 0.75. Moreover, DR/LHC can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DR/LHC detailed herein.
- In a particular aspect, a ratio of DF to LHE, DF/LHE, can be greater than or equal to 0.02. Moreover, DR/LHE can be greater than or equal to 0.04, such as greater than or equal to 0.08, greater than or equal to 0.10, or greater than or equal to 0.12. DR/LHE can also be less than or equal to 0.30, such as less than or equal to 0.25, less than or equal to 0.20, less than or equal to 0.18, less than or equal to 0.16, or less than or equal to 0.14. Moreover, DF/LHE can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DF/LHE detailed herein.
- In a particular aspect, a ratio of DF to LHC, DR/LHC, can be greater than or equal to 0.04. Moreover, DF/LHC can be greater than or equal to 0.06, such as greater than or equal to 0.08, greater than or equal to 0.10, greater than or equal to 0.15, greater than or equal to 0.20, greater than or equal to 0.22, greater than or equal to 0.24, greater than or equal to 0.26, or greater than or equal to 0.28. DF/LHC can also be less than or equal to 0.60, such as less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, or less than or equal to 0.45. Moreover, DF/LHC can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of DF/LHC detailed herein.
- In another aspect, a ratio of WH to TF, WH/TF, can be greater than or equal to 0.10. Moreover, WH/TF can be greater than or equal to 0.15, such as greater than or equal to 0.25, greater than or equal to 0.50, greater than or equal to 0.75, greater than or equal to 0.90, or greater than or equal to 0.95. In another aspect, WH/TF can be less than or equal to 1.50. Further, WH/TF can be less than or equal to 1.45, such as less than or equal to 1.40, less than or equal to 1.35, less than or equal to 1.30, less than or equal to 1.25, less than or equal to 1.20, less than or equal to 1.15, less than or equal to 1.10, less than or equal to 1.05, or less than or equal to 1.00. Moreover, WH/TF can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WH/TF detailed herein.
- In still another aspect, a ratio of WH to TR, WH/TR, can be greater than or equal to 0.05. Moreover, WH/TR can be greater than or equal to 0.10, such as greater than or equal to 0.15, greater than or equal to 0.20, greater than or equal to 0.25, greater than or equal to 0.30, greater than or equal to 0.35, or greater than or equal to 0.40. In another aspect, WH/TR can be less than or equal to 0.9. Further, WH/TR can be less than or equal to 0.85, such as less than or equal to 0.80, less than or equal to 0.75, less than or equal to 0.70, less than or equal to 0.65, less than or equal to 0.60, less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, or less than or equal to 0.45. Moreover, WH/TR can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of WH/TR detailed herein.
- Referring now to
FIG. 31 , thecar seat carrier 2500 can include asmartphone bracket 3100 that can be attached, or otherwise affixed, to the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920. In particular, as illustrated inFIG. 31 , thesmartphone bracket 3100 can be attached to theintermediate support structure 2980 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920. Further still, thesmartphone bracket 3100 can be attached to thetransverse member 2986 of theintermediate support structure 2980 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920. As shown, thesmartphone bracket 3100 can be attached to thetransverse member 2986 by afirst fastener 3102 and asecond fastener 3104. Thefasteners FIG. 28 . - Returning to
FIG. 31 , thesmartphone bracket 3100 can include a fixedportion 3110 that can include abase 3112. Afirst support post 3114 can extend generally perpendicularly from thebase 3112. Asecond support post 3116 can also extend generally perpendicularly from thebase 3112 in the same direction as thefirst support post 3114. As shown, the support posts 3114, 3116 are substantially parallel to each other.FIG. 31 further shows atransverse mounting plate 3118 that can extend between the support posts 3114, 3116. Thefasteners transverse mounting plate 3118 and into thetransverse member 2986 of theintermediate support structure 2980 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920. - As illustrated in
FIG. 31 , thesmartphone bracket 3100 can include a slidingportion 3120 that can slide relative to the fixedportion 3110. Specifically, the slidingportion 3120 can include a first slidingpost 3122 installed within a bore (not shown) formed in thefirst support post 3114. It is to be understood that the first slidingpost 3122 can slide linearly within thefirst support post 3114. The slidingportion 3120 can also include a second slidingpost 3124 installed within a bore (not show) formed in thesecond support post 3116. It is to be understood that the second slidingpost 3124 can also slide within thesecond support post 3116. - The sliding
portion 3120 of thesmartphone bracket 3100 can further include atransverse member 3126 extending between the first slidingpost 3122 and the second slidingpost 3124. As shown, thetransverse member 3126 of the slidingportion 3120 is substantially perpendicular to the slidingposts base 3112 of the fixedportion 3110 of thesmartphone bracket 3100. Further, as shown inFIG. 31 , the slidingportion 3120 of thesmartphone bracket 3100 may include ahandle 3128 extending from thetransverse member 3126 of the slidingportion 3120 of thesmartphone bracket 3100. In a particular aspect, thesmartphone bracket 3100 can include a first internal spring (not shown) installed within thefirst support post 3114 and connected to the first slidingpost 3122. Further, thesmartphone bracket 3100 can include a second internal spring (not shown) installed within thesecond support post 3116 and connected to the second slidingpost 3124. As such, a user can grasp thehandle 3128 and moving slidingportion 3120 of thesmartphone bracket 3100 away from thebase 3112 of the fixedportion 3110 of thesmartphone bracket 3100. The internal springs (not shown) can provide a force on each slidingpost portion 3120 back toward thebase 3112 of the fixedportion 3110. A smartphone, or other portable electronic device, may be placed between thebase 3112 of the fixedportion 3110 and thetransverse member 3126 of the slidingportion 3120 and the internal springs (not shown) can provide a retention force to hold the smartphone within thesmartphone bracket 3100. - Also, as indicated in
FIG. 31 , thesmartphone bracket 3100 can have a bracket height, HSB, that is measured from an axis passing through thehandle fasteners smartphone bracket 3100. The midline of thesmartphone bracket 3100 is half the distance measured between thebase 3112 of the fixedportion 3110 of thesmartphone bracket 3100 and thetransverse member 3126 of the slidingportion 3120 of thesmartphone bracket 3100. - In a particular aspect, HSB, may be greater than or equal to 8.0 inches. Moreover, HSB may be greater than or equal to 8.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 9.0 inches, greater than or equal to 9.5 inches, greater than or equal to 10.0 inches, greater than or equal to 10.5 inches, greater than or equal to 11.0 inches, greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, or greater than 12.0 inches. In another aspect, HSB, may be less than or equal to 16.0 inches. Further, HSB may be less than or equal to 15.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 15.0 inches, less than or equal to 14.5 inches, less than or equal to 14.0 inches, less than or equal to 13.5 inches, less than or equal to 13.0 inches, or less than or equal to 12.5 inches. In yet another aspect, HSB may be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HSB detailed herein.
- In another particular aspect, HSB can be less than or equal to LHC. Further, a ratio of HSB to LHC, HSB/LHC, can be greater than or equal to 0.50. Further, HSB/LHC can be greater than or equal to 0.55, such as greater than or equal to 0.60, greater than or equal to 0.65, greater than or equal to 0.70, or greater than or equal to 0.75. In another aspect, HSB/LHC can be less than or equal to 1.0. Moreover, HSB/LHC can be less than or equal to 0.95, such as less than or equal to 0.90, less than or equal to 0.85, or less than or equal to 0.80. In addition, HSB/LHC can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum or maximum values of HSB/LHC described herein.
- Referring now to
FIG. 32 , it can be seen that the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be placed in the collapsed configuration and rotated about thehandle fasteners telescoping handle 2920 is laid back across thecarrier body 2502 and placed in a first stowage position. The first stowage position of the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 facilitates storage or facilitates placement of thecar seat carrier 2500 in the trunk of an automobile. In the first stowage position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 forms an angle, AS1, with respect to a vertical axis that extends through the handle fastener(s) 2922, 2924. Further, in the first stowage position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 is rotated behind the vertical axis that extends through the handle fastener(s) 2922, 2924. - In a particular aspect, AS1 can be greater than or equal to 60 degrees. In another aspect, AS1 can be greater than or equal 65 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 70 degrees, greater than or equal to 75 degrees, greater than or equal to 80 degrees, or greater than or equal to 85 degrees. In yet another particular aspect, AS1 can be less than or equal to 120 degrees. Moreover, AS1 can be less than or equal 115 degrees, such as less than or equal to 110 degrees, less than or equal to 105 degrees, less than or equal to 100 degrees, less than or equal to 95 degrees, or less than or equal to 90 degrees. In another aspect, AS1 can be within a range between, and including, any of the values of AS1 described herein.
- With the pivoting/
telescoping handle 2920 in the first stowage position, thecar seat carrier 2500 can include an overall height, HO, measured from a surface on whichcar seat carrier 2500 is placed to the highest part of the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920. Further, in the first stowage position, thecar seat carrier 2500 can include an overall length, LO, measured from a line perpendicular to the surface on which thecar seat carrier 2500 is placed and tangential to the firstrear wheel assembly 2580 and line perpendicular to the surface on which thecar seat carrier 2500 is placed and tangential to the bottom of the firstlower bracket 2936. - In a particular aspect, HO can be greater than or equal to 11.0 inches. Further, HO can be greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 15.0 inches. In another aspect, HO can be less than or equal to 20.0 inches. Moreover, HO can be less than or equal to 19.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 19.0 inches, less than or equal to 18.5 inches, less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, less than or equal to 17.0 inches, less than or equal to 16.5 inches, less than or equal to 16.0 inches, or less than or equal to 15.5 inches. In another aspect, HO can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HO described herein.
- In yet another particular aspect, LO can be greater than or equal to 20.0 inches. Further, LO can be greater than or equal to 21.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 22.0 inches, greater than or equal to 22.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 23.0 inches. In another aspect, LO can be less than or equal to 26.0 inches. Moreover, HO can be less than or equal to 25.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 25.0 inches, less than or equal to 24.5 inches, less than or equal to 24.0 inches, or less than or equal to 23.5 inches. In another aspect, LO can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LO described herein.
- In a particular aspect, a ratio of HO to LO, HO/LO can be greater than or equal to 0.5. Further, HO/LO can greater than or equal to 0.55, such as greater than or equal to 0.60, greater than or equal to 0.65, or greater than or equal to 0.70. In another aspect, HO/LO can be less than or equal to 1.0. Moreover, HO/LO can be less than or equal to 0.95, such as less than or equal to 0.90, less than or equal to 0.85, less than or equal to 0.80, or less than or equal to 0.75. In yet another aspect, HO/LO can be within a range between and including any of the minimum or maximum values of HO/LO described herein.
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FIG. 33 indicates that the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be rotated to a second stowage position substantially opposite to the first stowage position. In the second stowage position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be rotated around thehandle fasteners upper handgrip 3040 is the farthest distance away from therear wheel assemblies telescoping handle 2920 in the second stowage position, thecar seat carrier 2500 can be rotate to a vertical position (relative toFIG. 9 ) and hung from a hook by theupper handgrip 3040 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920. In the second stowage position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 forms an angle, AS2, with respect to a vertical axis that extends through the handle fastener(s) 2922, 2924. Further, in the second stowage position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 is rotated in front of the vertical axis that extends through the handle fastener(s) 2922, 2924. - In a particular aspect, AS2 can be greater than or equal to 60 degrees. In another aspect, AS2 can be greater than or equal 65 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 70 degrees, greater than or equal to 75 degrees, greater than or equal to 80 degrees, or greater than or equal to 85 degrees. In yet another particular aspect, AS2 can be less than or equal to 120 degrees. Moreover, AS2 can be less than or equal 115 degrees, such as less than or equal to 110 degrees, less than or equal to 105 degrees, less than or equal to 100 degrees, less than or equal to 95 degrees, or less than or equal to 90 degrees. In another aspect, AS2 can be within a range between, and including, any of the values of AS2 described herein.
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FIG. 34 throughFIG. 37 show how the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be deployed from the first stowage position (FIG. 32 ) or the second stowage position (FIG. 33 ) to the front push/pull position illustrated inFIG. 36 andFIG. 37 . Specifically, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be rotated from either stowage position to a vertical, or near vertical position, as shown inFIG. 34 . Then, therelease button 3050 can be pressed in order to unlock the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 so that the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be moved to an intermediate extended configuration, illustrated inFIG. 35 , before being moved to the fully extended configuration, illustrated inFIG. 36 andFIG. 37 . -
FIG. 36 andFIG. 37 show that in the fully extended configuration, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be moved to the front push/pull position. In the front push/pull position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 may form an angle, AFPP, with respect to an axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners telescoping handle 2920 will be rotated so that the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 is in front of the axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners telescoping handle 2920 pivots or rotates. Further, in the front push/pull position theupper handgrip 3040 is in front of the axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners upper handgrip 3040 is not directly above thecarrier body 2502. - In a particular aspect, AFPP can be greater than or equal to 0 degrees. In another aspect, AFPP can be greater than or equal 5 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 10 degrees, greater than or equal to 15 degrees, greater than or equal to 20 degrees, greater than or equal to 25 degrees, greater than or equal to 30 degrees, greater than or equal to 35 degrees, greater than or equal to 40 degrees, or greater than or equal to 45 degrees. In yet another particular aspect, AFPP can be less than or equal to 90 degrees. Moreover, AFPP can be less than or equal 85 degrees, such as less than or equal to 80 degrees, less than or equal to 75 degrees, less than or equal to 70 degrees, less than or equal to 65 degrees, less than or equal to 60 degrees, less than or equal to 55 degrees, or less than or equal to 50 degrees. In another aspect, AFPP can be within a range between, and including, any of the values of AFPP described herein.
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telescoping handle 2920 in the front push/pull position, a user can pull thecar seat carrier 2500 in a direction indicated byarrow 3600 as illustrated inFIG. 36 . Moreover, with thetelescoping handle 2920 in the front push/pull position, a user can push thecar seat carrier 2500 in a direction indicated byarrow 3700 as illustrated inFIG. 37 . -
FIG. 38 indicates that thecar seat carrier 2500 can have a zero turn radius. Also, due to the relatively short wheel base and relatively narrow front and rear track, with the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 in a vertical position, the entirecar seat carrier 2500 can turn three-hundred and sixty degrees within a circle having a diameter, DE. In particular DE is less than or equal to 44.0 inches. In another aspect, DE can be less than or equal to 43.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 43.0 inches, less than or equal to 42.5 inches, less than or equal to 42.0 inches, less than or equal to 41.5 inches, less than or equal to 41.0 inches, less than or equal to 40.5 inches, less than or equal to 40 inches, or less than or equal to 39.5 inches. In yet another aspect, DE can be greater than or equal to 36.0 inches. Further, DE can be greater than or equal to 36.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 37.0 inches, greater than or equal to 37.5 inches, greater than or equal to 38.0 inches, greater than or equal to 38.5 inches or greater than or equal to 39.0 inches. It is to be understood that DE can be within a range between, and including any of the maximum and minimum values of DE described herein. - Additionally, when the
car seat carrier 2500 turned three-hundred and sixty degrees, as illustrated inFIG. 38 , thefront wheel assemblies - When turned three-hundred and sixty degrees, as indicated in
FIG. 38 , therear wheel assemblies rear wheel assemblies - Referring now to
FIG. 39 , thecar seat carrier 2500 is shown with aninfant car seat 3900 above thecar seat carrier 2500. As illustrated, theinfant car seat 3900 includes abody 3902, ahandle 3904 that extends from thebody 3902, and acanopy 3906 that can be raised or lowered. Thebody 3902 is configured to fit into thecarrier body 2502 of thecar seat carrier 2500. Specifically, thebody 3902 of theinfant car seat 3900 is configured to fit into the first cavity 2522 (FIG. 27 ) and the second cavity 2524 (FIG. 27 ) of thecarrier body 2502. - Further, the
body 3902 of theinfant car seat 3900 can include aretractable securing projection 3908 on each side of thebody 3902 of theinfant car seat 3900. Theinfant car seat 3900 also includes arelease handle 3910 that can be used to retract theretractable securing projections 3908 in order to unlock theinfant car seat 3900 from thecar seat carrier 2500 when theinfant car seat 3900 is properly installed, and locked, in thecar seat carrier 2500. When installed in the car seat carrier, theretractable securing projections 3908 of thecar seat 3900 can snap into and engage therear locking notches 2528, 2530 (FIG. 27 ) formed in thecarrier body 2502. - Additionally, attachment points (not shown) on the underside of the
body 3902 of thecar seat 3900 can engage the first hook 2542 (FIG. 27 ) and the second hook 2544 (FIG. 27 ) that extend from thecarrier body 2502 of thecar seat carrier 2500. Accordingly, thefirst hook 2542, thesecond hook 2544, the firstrear locking notch 2528, and the secondrear locking notch 2530 work in concert with the attachment points and theretractable securing projections 3908, respectively, to engage and lock theinfant car seat 3900 to thecar seat carrier 2500, as shown inFIG. 40 throughFIG. 46 . -
FIG. 39 indicates that theinfant car seat 3900 can have an overall length, LICS, measured between the front of theinfant car seat 3900 and the rear of theinfant car seat 3900. In this case, LICS is measured with thecanopy 3906 fully raised, as shown inFIG. 39 . Additionally, as shown, theinfant car seat 3900 can have an overall height, HICS, that is measured from the bottom of theinfant car seat 3900 and the top of thehandle 3904 when it is locked in the upright position, as illustrated inFIG. 39 . - In a particular aspect, LICS can be greater than or equal to 24 inches. Further, LICS can be greater than or equal to 24.5 inches, such as greater than or equal 25.0 inches, greater than or equal to 25.5 inches, greater than or equal to 26.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 26.5 inches. In another aspect, LICS can be less than or equal to 30 inches. Moreover, LICS can be less than or equal to 29.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 29.0 inches, less than or equal to 28.5 inches, less than or equal to 28.0 inches, less than or equal to 27.5 inches, or less than or equal to 27.0 inches. In still another aspect, LICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LICS described herein.
- In another particular aspect, HICS can be greater than or equal to 20 inches. Further, HICS can be greater than or equal to 20.5 inches, such as greater than or equal 21.0 inches, greater than or equal to 21.5 inches, greater than or equal to 22.0 inches, greater than or equal to 22.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 23.0 inches. In another aspect, HICS can be less than or equal to 26 inches. Moreover, HICS can be less than or equal to 25.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 25.0 inches, less than or equal to 24.5 inches, less than or equal to 24.0 inches, or less than or equal to 23.5 inches. In still another aspect, HICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HICS described herein.
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FIG. 40 depicts an infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 that includes theinfant car seat 3900 lockably engaged with thecar seat carrier 2500. As shown, the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 can include an overall height, HOA, measured from the surface on which the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 is resting to the top of thehandle 3904 that is attached to thebody 3902 of theinfant car seat 3900 when thehandle 3904 is positioned in the most upright position. Further, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 of thecar seat carrier 2500 can have a collapsed height, HHC, measured from the surface on which the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 is resting to the top of the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 when the pivoting/telescoping handle is collapsed and in a vertical position, as shown inFIG. 40 . - In one aspect, as shown in
FIG. 40 , HHC can be slightly less than HOA. However, HHC can be equal to HOA. In another aspect, HHC can be less than or equal to 99.5% HOA. Further, HHC can be less than or equal to 99.0% HOA, such as less than or equal to 98.5% HOA, less than or equal to 98.0% HOA, less than or equal to 97.5% HOA, less than or equal to 97.0% HOA, less than or equal to 96.5% HOA, less than or equal to 96.0% HOA, less than or equal to 95.5% HOA, or less than or equal to 95.0% HOA. In another aspect, HHC can be greater than or equal to 90.0% HOA. Further, HHC can be greater than or equal to 90.5% HOA, such as greater than or equal to 91.0% HOA, greater than or equal to 91.5% HOA, greater than or equal to 92.0% HOA, greater than or equal to 92.5% HOA, greater than or equal to 93.0% HOA, greater than or equal to 93.5% HOA, greater than or equal to 94.0% HOA, or greater than or equal to 94.5% HOA. It is to be understood that HHC can also be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of HHC described herein. - In another aspect, HOA can be less or equal to 36 inches. Further, HOA can be less than or equal to 35.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 35.0 inches, less than or equal to 34.5 inches, less than or equal to 34.0 inches, less than or equal to 33.5 inches, less than or equal to 33.0 inches, less than or equal to 32.5 inches, less than or equal to 32.0 inches, less than or equal to 31.5 inches, less than or equal to 31.0 inches, less than or equal to 30.5 inches, or less than or equal to 30.0 inches. Additionally, in another aspect, HOA can be greater than or equal to 25.0 inches. Moreover, HOA can be greater than or equal to 25.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 26.0 inches, greater than or equal to 26.5 inches, greater than or equal to 27.0 inches, greater than or equal to 27.5 inches, greater than or equal to 28.0 inches, greater than or equal to 28.5 inches, greater than or equal to 29.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 29.5 inches. It is to be understood that HOA can also be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of HOA described herein.
- In yet another aspect, HHC can be less or equal to 36 inches. Further, HHC can be less than or equal to 35.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 35.0 inches, less than or equal to 34.5 inches, less than or equal to 34.0 inches, less than or equal to 33.5 inches, less than or equal to 33.0 inches, less than or equal to 32.5 inches, less than or equal to 32.0 inches, less than or equal to 31.5 inches, less than or equal to 31.0 inches, less than or equal to 30.5 inches, less than or equal to 30.0 inches, less than or equal to 29.5 inches, or less than or equal to 29.0 inches. Additionally, in another aspect, HHC can be greater than or equal to 25.0 inches. Moreover, HHC can be greater than or equal to 25.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 26.0 inches, greater than or equal to 26.5 inches, greater than or equal to 27.0 inches, greater than or equal to 27.5 inches, greater than or equal to 28.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 28.5 inches. It is to be understood that HHC can also be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of HHC described herein.
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FIG. 40 further indicates that the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 can have an overall length, LOA, measured from the front of the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 of thecar seat carrier 2500 when the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 is rotated to the vertical position, as illustrated, to the rear of thecanopy 3906 of theinfant car seat 3900 when thecanopy 3906 is fully raised, as illustrated. - In a particular aspect, LOA can greater than or equal 26 inches. Further, LOA can be greater than or equal to 26.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 27.0 inches, greater than or equal to 27.5 inches, greater than or equal to 28.0 inches, greater than 28.5 inches, greater than or equal to 29.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 29.5 inches. In another aspect, LOA can be less than or equal to 35 inches. Also, LOA can be less than or equal to 34.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 34.0 inches, less than or equal to 33.5 inches, less than or equal to 33.0 inches, less than or equal to 32.5 inches, less than or equal to 32.0 inches, less than or equal to 31.5 inches, les than or equal to 31.0 inches, less than or equal to 30.5 inches, or less than or equal to 30.0 inches. In another aspect, LOA can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LOA described herein.
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FIG. 40 , the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 is only slightly longer than theinfant car seat 3900. In other words, LOA can be greater than or equal to LICS. Additionally, a ratio of LOA to LICS, LOA/LICS can be greater than or equal to 1.00. Further, LOA/LICS can be greater than or equal to 1.05, such as greater than or equal to 1.06, greater than or equal to 1.07, greater than or equal to 1.08, greater than or equal to 1.09, greater than or equal to 1.10, greater than or equal to 1.11, greater than or equal to 1.12, greater than or equal to 1.13, greater than or equal to 1.14, or greater than or equal to 1.15. In another aspect, LOA/LICS can be less than or equal to 1.50. Further, LOA/LICS can be less than or equal to 1.45, such as less than or equal to 1.40, less than or equal to 1.35, less than or equal to 1.30, less than or equal to 1.25, or less than or equal to 1.20. In another aspect, LOA/LICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of LOA/LICS described herein. - LOA can also greater than WBPULL and WBPUSH. For example, the ratio of LOA to WBPULL, LOA/WBPULL can be greater than or equal to 2.00. Further, LOA/WBPULL can be greater than or equal to 2.05, such as greater than or equal to 2.10, greater than or equal to 2.15, greater than or equal to 2.20, greater than or equal to 2.25, greater than or equal to 2.30, greater than or equal to 2.35, or greater than or equal to 2.40. In another aspect, LOA/WBPULL can be less than or equal to 3.00. Moreover, LOA/WBPULL can be less than or equal to 2.95, such as less than or equal to 2.90, less than or equal to 2.85, less than or equal to 2.80, less than or equal to 2.75, less than or equal to 2.70, less than or equal to 2.65, less than or equal to 2.60, less than or equal to 2.55, less than or equal to 2.50, or less than or equal to 2.45. In still another aspect, LOA/WBPULL can be within a range between, and including, any of the values of LOA/WBPULL described herein.
- The ratio of LOA to WBPUSH, LOA/WBPUSH can be greater than or equal to 1.50. Further, LA/WBPUSH can be greater than or equal to 1.55, such as greater than or equal to 1.60, greater than or equal to 1.65, greater than or equal to 1.70, greater than or equal to 1.75, greater than or equal to 1.80, greater than or equal to 1.85, greater than or equal to 1.90, or greater than or equal to 1.95. In another aspect, LOA/WBPUSH can be less than or equal to 2.50. Moreover, LA/WBPUSH can be less than or equal to 2.45, such as less than or equal to 2.40, less than or equal to 2.35, less than or equal to 2.30, less than or equal to 2.25, less than or equal to 2.20, less than or equal to 2.15, less than or equal to 2.10, less than or equal to 2.05, or less than or equal to 2.00. In still another aspect, LOA/WBPUSH can be within a range between, and including, any of the values of LOA/WBPUSH described herein.
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FIG. 40 , the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 is slightly taller than theinfant car seat 3900. As such, HOA is greater than HICS. Moreover, a ratio of HOA to HICS, HOA/HICS can be greater than or equal to 1.10. Further, HOA/HICS can be greater than or equal to 1.15, such as greater than or equal to 1.20, greater than or equal to 1.25, or greater than or equal to 1.30. In another aspect, HOA/HICS can be less than or equal to 1.50, such as less than or equal to 1.45, less than or equal to 1.40, or less than or equal to 1.35. In another aspect, HOA/HICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HOA/HICS described herein. - In a particular aspect, the
infant car seat 3900 can have a weight, WWICS, and WWICS can be less than or equal to 15 pounds. Further, WWICS can be less than or equal to 14 pounds, such as less than or equal to 13 pounds, less than or equal to 12 pounds, less than or equal to 11 pounds, less than or equal to 10 pounds, or less than or equal to 9 pounds. In another aspect, WWICS can be greater than or equal 4 pounds. Moreover, WCSC can be greater than or equal to 5 pounds, such as greater than or equal to 6 pounds, greater than or equal to 7 pounds, or greater than or equal to 8 pounds. In yet another aspect, WWICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum and minimum values of WWICS described herein. - In another aspect, a ratio of WCSC to WWICS, WCSC/WWICS can be less than or equal to 2.0. Further, WCSC/WWICS can be less than or equal to 1.9, such as less than or equal to 1.8, less than or equal to 1.7, less than or equal to 1.6, or less than or equal to 1.5. In another aspect, WCSC/WWICS can be greater than or equal to 1.0. Moreover, WCSC/WWICS can be greater than or equal to 1.1, such as greater than or equal to 1.2, greater than or equal to 1.3, or greater than or equal to 1.4.
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FIG. 41 shows the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 with the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 of thecar seat carrier 2500 in the extended configuration. In the extended configuration, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can have an extended height, HHE, measured from the surface on which the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 is resting to the top of the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 when the pivoting/telescoping handle is in an extended configuration and in a vertical position, as shown inFIG. 41 . - In a particular aspect, HHE can be less or equal to 54 inches. Further, HHE can be less than or equal to 53.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 53.0 inches, less than or equal to 52.5 inches, less than or equal to 52.0 inches, less than or equal to 51.5 inches, less than or equal to 51.0 inches, less than or equal to 50.5 inches, less than or equal to 50.0 inches, less than or equal to 49.5 inches, less than or equal to 49.0 inches, less than or equal to 48.5 inches, or less than or equal to 48.0 inches. Additionally, in another aspect, HHE can be greater than or equal to 36.0 inches. Moreover, HHE can be greater than or equal to 36.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 37.0 inches, greater than or equal to 37.5 inches, greater than or equal to 38.0 inches, greater than or equal to 38.5 inches, greater than or equal to 39.0 inches, greater than or equal to 39.5 inches, greater than or equal to 40.0 inches, greater than or equal to 40.5 inches, greater than or equal to 41.0 inches, greater than or equal to 41.5 inches, greater than or equal to 42.0 inches, greater than or equal to 42.5 inches, greater than or equal to 43.0 inches, greater than or equal to 43.5 inches, greater than or equal to 44.0 inches, greater than or equal to 44.5 inches, greater than or equal to 45.0 inches, greater than or equal to 45.5 inches, greater than or equal to 46.0 inches, greater than or equal to 46.5 inches, greater than or equal to 47.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 47.5 inches. It is to be understood that HHE can also be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of HHE described herein.
- In another aspect, a ratio of HHE to HOA, HHE/HOA, can be greater than or equal to 1.00. Further, HHE/HOA can be greater than or equal to 1.05, such as greater than or equal to 1.10, greater than or equal to 1.15, greater than or equal to 1.20, greater than or equal to 1.25, greater than or equal to 1.30, greater than or equal to 1.35, greater than or equal to 1.40, greater than or equal to 1.45, greater than or equal to 1.50, greater than or equal to 1.55, or greater than or equal to 1.6. In another aspect, HHE/HOA can be less than or equal to 2.00. Further, HHE/HOA can be less than or equal to 1.95, such as less than or equal to 1.90, less than or equal to 1.85, less than or equal to 1.80, less than or equal to 1.75, less than or equal to 1.70, or less than or equal to 1.65. It is to be understood that HHE/HOA can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of HHF/HOA described herein.
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FIG. 42 shows that a smartphone 4200, or other portable electronic device, may be installed in thesmartphone bracket 3100 and the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 may be rotated to a broadcast position so that a child inside theinfant car seat 3900 can view or listen to whatever is playing on the smartphone 4200. For example, nursery rhyme song videos can be streamed from a data network, e.g., a local area network (LAN) connected via a Wi-Fi connection, or a mobile telephone network connected via CDMA, GSM, LTE, etc., to the smartphone 4200 and the child inside theinfant car seat 3900 can listen and/or view the nursery rhyme song videos. - Further, smartphone applications have been developed that provide child oriented content, e.g., nursery rhyme song videos, that can be broadcast via the smartphone 4200 whether or not the smartphone 4200 is connected to a data network. Other smartphone applications have been developed that provide white noise that can be soothing to a fussy baby or a sleeping baby and can mask other noises that may otherwise wake a sleeping baby. It can be appreciated that the smartphone 4200 can be placed within the
smartphone bracket 3100 so that the screen of the smartphone 4200 faces away from the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 and toward theinfant car seat 3900. Conversely, the smartphone 4200 can be placed within thesmartphone bracket 3100 so that the screen of the smartphone 4200 faces toward the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 and away from theinfant car set 3900. It can also be appreciated that the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 may be rotated to the broadcast position whether or not the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 is in the collapsed configuration, as shown inFIG. 42 , or the extended configuration, previously described. - As illustrated in
FIG. 42 , in the broadcast position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can form a broadcast angle, AB, with respect to an axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners telescoping handle 2920 so that it is vertical or behind the axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners - In particular, AB can be greater than or equal to 0 degrees. Further, AB can be greater than or equal to 5 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 10 degrees, greater than or equal to 15 degrees, or greater than or equal to 20 degrees. In another aspect, AB can be less than or equal to 45 degrees. Moreover, AB can be less than or equal to 40 degrees, such as less than or equal to 35 degrees, less than or equal to 30 degrees, or less than or equal to 25 degrees. In still another aspect, AB can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum or maximum values of AB described herein.
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FIG. 43 through 45 illustrates the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 with the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 in the front push/pull position. As shown inFIG. 43 andFIG. 45 , with the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 in the front push/pull position, a user can easily, with one hand on theupper handgrip 3040, pull the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 behind him or her while walking face forward, i.e., away from the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000. Further, as shown inFIG. 44 andFIG. 45 , with the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 in the front push/pull position, a user can easily, with one on theupper handgrip 3040, push the carseat carrier assembly 4000 in front of him or her while walking facing forward, i.e., toward the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000. - Moreover, as indicated in
FIG. 45 , theupper handgrip 3040 can be centered along a central axis 4500. In addition, theupper handgrip 3040 can be narrower than TF and TR. A user can provide all the inputs to push, pull, and steer the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 from theupper handgrip 3040. For example, while grasping theupper handgrip 3040 with a single hand, the user can push and steer the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 in front of him or her while facing the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 with thecar seat assembly 4000 facing the user. On the other hand, while grasping theupper handgrip 3040 with a single hand, the user can pull and steer the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 behind him or her while facing away from the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 with the infantcar seat assembly 4000 facing the user. The ability to easily push and pull the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 provides the user with the ability to push the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 or pull the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000. -
FIG. 45 also indicates that theinfant car seat 3900 can have an overall width, WICS, that is measured through the widest point of theinfant car seat 3900. In a particular aspect, WICS can be less than or equal to 20 inches. Further, WICS can be less than or equal to 19.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 19.0 inches, less than or equal to 18.5 inches, less than or equal to 18.0 inches, or less than or equal to 17.5 inches. In another aspect, WICS can be greater than or equal to 15.0 inches. Moreover, WICS can be greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 16.0 inches, greater than or equal to 16.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 17.0 inches. Further, WICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum and minimum values of WICS described herein. - In another aspect, a ratio of WO to WICS, WO/WICS can be less than or equal to 1.4. Further, WO/WICS can be less than or equal to 1.35, such as less than or equal to 1.30, less than or equal to 1.25, less than or equal to 1.20, or less than or equal to 1.15. In yet another aspect, WO/WICS can be greater than or equal to 0.70. Moreover, WO/WICS can be greater than or equal to 0.75, such as greater than or equal to 0.80, greater than or equal to 0.85, greater than or equal to 0.90, greater than or equal to 0.95, greater than or equal to 1.00, greater than or equal to 1.05, or greater than or equal to 1.10. In yet another aspect, WO/WICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum and minimum values of WO/WICS described herein.
- In another aspect, a ratio of TF to WICS, TF/WICS can be less than or equal to 0.65. Further, TF/WICS can be less than or equal to 0.60, such as less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, or less than or equal to 0.45. In another aspect, TF/WICS can be greater than or equal to 0.25. Moreover, TF/WICS can be greater than or equal to 0.30, such as greater than or equal to 0.35, or greater than or equal to 0.40. In still another aspect, TF/WICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of TF/WICS described herein.
- In yet another aspect, a ratio of TR to WICS, TR/WICS can be less than or equal to 1.25. Further, TR/WS can be less than or equal to 1.20, such as less than or equal to 1.15, less than or equal to 1.10, less than or equal to 1.05, or less than or equal to 1.00. In another aspect, TR/WICS can be greater than or equal to 0.75. Moreover, TR/WICS can be greater than or equal to 0.80, such as greater than or equal to 0.85, greater than or equal to 0.90, or greater than or equal to 0.95. In still another aspect, TR/WICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of TR/WICS described herein.
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FIG. 46 further indicates that the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be further moved to a rear push position. In the rear push position, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be rotated toward therear end 2508 of thecar seat wagon 2500, e.g., until the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 is adjacent to, or in contact with, a portion of theinfant car seat 3900. Specifically, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 will be rotated so that the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 is behind the axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners telescoping handle 2920 pivots or rotates. Further, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can form an angle, ARP, with respect to the axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners upper handgrip 3040 is behind the axis that extends vertically through thehandle fasteners upper handgrip 3040 is directly above thecarrier body 2502. - In a particular aspect, ARp can be greater or equal to than 10 degrees. Further, ARP can be greater or equal to than 15 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 20 degrees, greater than or equal to 25 degrees, greater than or equal to 30 degrees, or greater than or equal to 35 degrees. In another aspect, ARP can be less than or equal to 65 degrees. Moreover, ARP can be less than or equal to 60 degrees, such as less than or equal to 55 degrees, less than or equal to 50 degrees, less than or equal to 45 degrees, or less than or equal to 40 degrees. In yet another aspect, ARP can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of ARP described herein.
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telescoping handle 2920 in the rear push position, illustrated inFIG. 46 a use can grasp theupper handgrip 3040 with one hand and push the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 in the direction as indicated by arrow 4600, i.e., forward with theinfant car seat 1500 facing in the same direction as the user is walking. The user can walk behind the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 as he or she pushes the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 by the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920. Alternatively, the user can walk beside the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 as her or she pushes the infant carseat carrier assembly 4000 by the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920. - Accordingly, as shown in the various figures, the pivoting/
telescoping handle 2920 of thecar seat carrier 2500 can be rotated around thehandle fasteners carrier body 2502. Specifically, for storing thecar seat carrier 2500, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be rotated to the first stowage position or the second stowage position. To push thecar seat carrier 2500 with theinfant car seat 3900 facing the user, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be rotated to the front push/pull position. Further, to pull thecar seat carrier 2500 with theinfant car seat 3900 facing the user, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be also be rotated to the front push/pull position. To push thecar seat carrier 2500 with theinfant car seat 3900 facing away from the user, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be rotated to the rear push position. Further, to provide entertainment, or white noise, to an infant within theinfant car seat 3900, the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 can be rotated to the broadcast position and the smartphone 4200 can be placed within thesmartphone bracket 3100. - Referring now to
FIG. 47 , with the pivoting/telescoping handle 2920 in a vertical position, thecar seat carrier 2500 can have a footprint, FPCSC, that includes all parts of thecar seat carrier 2500 as indicated by the cross-hatched area ofFIG. 47 . In a particular aspect, FPCSC can be greater than or equal to 300 in2. Further, FPCSC can be greater than or equal to 305 in2, such as greater than or equal to 310 in2, greater than or equal to 315 in2, greater than or equal to 320 in2, greater than or equal to 325 in2, greater than or equal to 330 in2, greater than or equal to 335 in2, greater than or equal to 340 in2, or greater than or equal to 345 in2. In another aspect, FPCSC can be less than or equal to 400 in2. Moreover, FPCSC can be less than or equal to 395 in2, such as less than or equal to 390 in2, less than or equal to 385 in2, less than or equal to 380 in2, less than or equal to 385 in2, less than or equal to 380 in2, less than or equal to 375 in2, less than or equal to 370 in2, less than or equal to 365 in2, less than or equal to 360 in2, less than or equal to 355 in2, or less than or equal to 350 in2. In another aspect, FPCSC can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of FPCSC described herein. -
FIG. 48 shows that theinfant car seat 3900 can also have a footprint, FPICS, as indicated by the cross-hatched area ofFIG. 48 . It is to be understood that the footprint of theinfant car seat 3900, as shown, is the footprint of theinfant car seat 3900 with thehandle 3904 in the upright position and thecanopy 3906 fully raised, as shown in side plan view inFIG. 40 . - In a particular aspect, FPICS can be greater than or equal to 300 in2. Further, FPICS can be greater than or equal to 305 in2, such as greater than or equal to 310 in2, greater than or equal to 315 in2, greater than or equal to 320 in2, greater than or equal to 325 in2, greater than or equal to 330 in2, greater than or equal to 335 in2, greater than or equal to 340 in2, greater than or equal to 345 in2, greater than or equal to 350 in2, or greater than or equal to 355 in2. In another aspect, FPICS can be less than or equal to 400 in2. Moreover, FPICS can be less than or equal to 395 in2, such as less than or equal to 390 in2, less than or equal to 385 in2, less than or equal to 380 in2, less than or equal to 375 in2, less than or equal to 370 in2, less than or equal to 375 in2, or less than or equal to 365 in2. In another aspect, FPICS can be within a range between, and including, any of the minimum and maximum values of FPICS described herein.
- In a particular aspect, FPCSC is nearly equal to FPICS. Further, a ratio of FPCSC to FPICS, FPCSC/FPICS, can be greater than or equal to 0.75. Further, FPCSC/FPICS can be greater than or equal to 0.80, such as greater than or equal to 0.85, greater than or equal to 0.90, greater than or equal to 0.95, greater than or equal to 0.96, greater than or equal to 0.97, greater than or equal to 0.98, greater than or equal to 0.99, greater than or equal to 1.00, or greater than or equal to 1.01. In another aspect, FPCSC/FPICS can be less than or equal to 1.25. Moreover, FPCSC/FPICS can be less than or equal to 1.20, such as less than or equal to 1.15, less than or equal to 1.10, less than or equal to 1.09, less than or equal to 1.08, less than or equal to 1.07, less than or equal to 1.06, less than or equal to 1.05, less than or equal to 1.04, less than or equal to 1.03, or less than or equal to 1.02. In another particular aspect, FPCSC/FPICS can be within a range between, or including, any of the minimum or maximum values of FPCSC/FPICS described herein.
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FIG. 48 also shows that the footprint of theinfant car seat 3900 overlies a majority of the footprint of thecar seat wagon 2500. As indicated by the dashed lines, theinfant car seat 3900 overlies at least 75% of FPCSC of thecar seat carrier 2500. Further, theinfant car seat 3900 can overlie at least 76% of FPCSC, such as at least 77% of FPCSC, at least 78% of FPCSC, at least 79% of FPCSC, at least 80% of FPCSC, at least 81% of FPCSC, at least 82% of FPCSC, at least 83% of FPCSC, at least 84% of FPCSC, at least 85% of FPCSC, or at least 86% of FPCSC. In another aspect, theinfant car seat 3900 can overlie less than 100% of FPCSC. Moreover, theinfant car seat 3900 can overlie less than 99% of FPCSC, such as less than 98% FPCSC, less than 97% FPCSC, less than 96% FPCSC, less than 95% FPCSC, less than 94% FPCSC, less than 93% FPCSC, less than 92% FPCSC, less than 91% FPCSC, less than 90% FPCSC, less than 89% FPCSC, less than 88% FPCSC, or less than 87% FPCSC. In another aspect, the % of overlie of theinfant car seat 3900 relative to thecar seat wagon 2500 can be within a range between, and including, any of the % values of overlie described herein. -
FIG. 49 andFIG. 50 show another pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 that can be used with thecar seat carrier telescoping handle 2920 previously described. As shown inFIG. 49 andFIG. 50 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 can include alower handle portion 4902 having aproximal end 4904 and adistal end 4906. Alower bracket 4910 may be connected, or otherwise coupled, to thedistal end 4906 of thelower handle portion 4902 by at least onefastener 4912. As depicted inFIG. 50 , thelower bracket 4910 is generally L shaped and can include astem 4914 and alower arm 4916 that can extend from thestem 4914 away from a centrallongitudinal axis 4918 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900. Thelower arm 4916 can be generally perpendicular to thestem 4914 of thelower bracket 4910. -
FIG. 49 also shows that thearm 4916 may be formed with alateral bore 4920 that can be sized to receive a mountingrod 4922 in an interference fit. As such, the mountingrod 4922 may not rotate within thearm 4916. Further, the mountingrod 4922 may not translate linearly within thearm 4916, i.e., along a longitudinal axis of the mountingrod 4922. -
FIG. 49 indicates that the mountingrod 4922 can include afirst end 4924 and a second end 4926. In a particular aspect, theends 4924, 4926 can be threaded and can be configure to extend through one or more handle mounting brackets on a car seat carrier, e.g., thecar seat carrier ends 4924, 4926 of the mountingrod 4922 to secure the mountingrod 4922 on the one or more handle mounting brackets and secure the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 to the car seat carrier. - As shown in
FIG. 49 andFIG. 50 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can include alower handgrip 4928 extending from thestem 4914 of thelower bracket 4910 in a direction opposite thearm 4916. In a particular aspect, thelower handgrip 4928 can be substantially perpendicular to the centrallongitudinal axis 4918 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900. - In a particular aspect, the
lower handgrip 4928 can be used to facilitate picking up a car seat carrier, to which the pivoting/telescoping handle 5100 is attached, in order to place the car seat carrier in a car, e.g., in the trunk of the car. In another aspect, thelower handgrip 4928 can be used as an attachment point for a name plate, a storage pouch, a leash, or some other attachment. - As shown in
FIG. 49 andFIG. 50 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 can further include anintermediate collar 4930 installed on theproximal end 4904 of thelower handle portion 4902 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900. It can be appreciated that a smartphone bracket, e.g., thesmartphone bracket intermediate collar 4930. In another aspect, a cup holder, a bottle holder, or some other bracket, can be attached to theintermediate collar 4930.FIG. 49 further shows that theintermediate collar 4930 can be held in place on theproximal end 4902 of thelower handle portion 4902 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 via afastener 4932. -
FIG. 49 andFIG. 50 further illustrate that the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 can include anintermediate handle portion 4940 having aproximal end 4902 and adistal end 4904. Theintermediate handle portion 4940 can fit into, and slide within, thelower handle portion 4902. The pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 can also include anupper handle portion 4950 having aproximal end 4902 and adistal end 4904. Theupper handle portion 4950 can fit into, and slide within, theintermediate handle portion 4940. - As shown in
FIG. 49 andFIG. 50 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 can further include ahandgrip 4960 coupled to theproximal end 4952 of theupper handle portion 4950. Specifically, thehandgrip 4960 can be T-shaped and can include afirst arm 4962 extending away from thecentral axis 4918 and asecond arm 4964 extending away from thecentral axis 4918 opposite thefirst arm 4962. -
FIG. 49 andFIG. 50 also indicate that thehandgrip 4960 can include arelease button 4964 that is coupled to an internal locking mechanism (not shown). The pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 can be locked in a collapsed configuration (not shown) and locked in an extended configuration, as illustrated inFIG. 49 andFIG. 50 . By depressing therelease button 4960, the pivoting/telescoping handle 4960 can be unlocked and moved between the collapsed configuration and the extended configuration. - For example, when the pivoting/
telescoping handle 4900 is fully collapsed it can automatically lock in the collapsed configuration. Pressing therelease button 4960 will unlock the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 and allow the user to move the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 to the extended configuration. When the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 is fully extended it will automatically lock in the extended configuration until the user presses therelease button 4960 to unlock the pivoting/telescoping handle 4900 and return it to the collapsed configuration. -
FIG. 51 andFIG. 52 show another pivoting/telescoping handle 5100 that can be used with thecar seat carrier telescoping handle FIG. 51 andFIG. 52 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 5100 can include alower handle portion 5102 having aproximal end 5104 and adistal end 5106. Alower bracket 5110 may be connected, or otherwise coupled, to thedistal end 5106 of thelower handle portion 5102 by at least onefastener 5112. As depicted inFIG. 52 , thelower bracket 5110 is generally L shaped and can include astem 5114 and alower arm 5116 that can extend from thestem 5114 away from a centrallongitudinal axis 5118 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 5100. Thelower arm 5116 can be generally perpendicular to thestem 5114 of thelower bracket 5110. -
FIG. 51 also shows that thearm 5116 may be formed with alateral bore 5120 that can be sized to receive a mountingrod 5122 in an interference fit. As such, the mountingrod 5122 may not rotate within thearm 5116. Further, the mountingrod 5122 may not translate linearly within thearm 5116, i.e., along a longitudinal axis of the mountingrod 5122. -
FIG. 51 indicates that the mountingrod 5122 can include afirst end 5124 and asecond end 5126. In a particular aspect, theends car seat carrier ends rod 5122 to secure the mountingrod 5122 on the one or more handle mounting brackets and secure the pivoting/telescoping handle 5100 to the car seat carrier. - As shown in
FIG. 51 andFIG. 52 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 520 can include alower handgrip 5128 extending from thestem 5114 of thelower bracket 5110 in a direction opposite thearm 5116. In a particular aspect, thelower handgrip 5128 can be substantially perpendicular to the centrallongitudinal axis 5118 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 5100. - In a particular aspect, the
lower handgrip 5128 can be used to facilitate picking up a car seat carrier, to which the pivoting/telescoping handle 5100 is attached, in order to place the car seat carrier in a car, e.g., in the trunk of the car. In another aspect, thelower handgrip 5128 can be used as an attachment point for a name plate, a storage pouch, a leash, or some other attachment. - As shown in
FIG. 51 andFIG. 52 , the pivoting/telescoping handle 5100 can further include anintermediate collar 5130 installed on theproximal end 5104 of thelower handle portion 5102 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 5100. It can be appreciated that a smartphone bracket, e.g., thesmartphone bracket intermediate collar 5130. In another aspect, a cup holder, a bottle holder, or some other bracket, can be attached to theintermediate collar 5130. In a particular aspect, theintermediate collar 5130 can be press fitted onto theproximal end 5104 of thelower handle portion 5102.FIG. 52 further shows that the intermediate collar 5320 can include alocking knob 5132 that is threadably engaged with the intermediate collar 5320. The lockingknob 5132 can extend through the intermediate collar 5320 and a portion of thelocking knob 5132 can be engage thelower handle portion 5102 and lock thelower handle portion 5102 in place when the lockingknob 5132 is rotated and tightened. -
FIG. 51 andFIG. 52 also show that the pivoting/telescoping handle 5100 can include anupper handle portion 5150 having aproximal end 5102 and adistal end 5104. Theupper handle portion 5150 can fit over thelower handle portion 5102. Thelower handle portion 5102 can slide within theupper handle portion 5150. - As shown in
FIG. 51 andFIG. 52 , theproximal end 5102 of theupper handle portion 5150 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 5100 can be shaped to form ahandgrip 5160. Moreover, theupper handle portion 5150 of the pivoting/telescoping handle 5100 can include a series oflateral bores 5162 evenly spaced along a portion of theupper handle portion 5150. A spring loadedlocking button 5164 can extend from thelower handle portion 5102 through one of the lateral bores 5162 in order to prevent thelower handle portion 5102 from sliding relative to theupper handle portion 5150. By pressing the spring loadedlocking button 5164, a user can adjust the height of the pivoting/telescoping handle 5100. It can be appreciated that heupper handle portion 5150 may be rotated ninety degrees (90°) relative to thelower handle portion 5102 around a longitudinal axis passing through theupper handle portion 5150 and thelower handle portion 5102. - It can be appreciated that any of the pivoting/telescoping handles 520, 4900, 5100 can be attached to the
carrier body car seat carrier rear end carrier body - With the configuration of structure described herein the car seat carrier according to any of the aspects, can provide a car seat carrier that is relatively low to the ground with a relatively low center of gravity. This can provide a car seat carrier that is difficult to tip over. Further, this can provide a car seat carrier that a user can see into and keep an eye on an infant therein while sitting in a chair, couch, or other low seating element. Moreover, while seated, a user can gently roll the car seat carrier back and forth to provide soothing motion for an infant placed in an infant car seat engaged with the car seat carrier. Additionally, the configuration of structure described herein, can provide a car seat carrier that is relatively compact and can fit in areas that traditional strollers, or car seat carriers, cannot fit. For example, the car seat carrier according to one or more aspects herein can fit in the aisle on a bus, a train, an airplane, or other narrow aisle. Further, the car seat carrier can fit on a subway car without taking up much more space than a car seat that may be carried by a user. In another aspect, the car seat carrier can fit into the overhead compartment on most passenger airplanes. The car seat carrier according to one or more embodiments described herein can provide a car seat carrier that is human powered and non-motorized. Further, the placement of the wheels and handle results in a car seat carrier that is very agile, nimble, and relatively easy to maneuver around obstacles and in locations that may be difficult to maneuver a typical stroller. For example, the car seat carrier is relatively easy to push or pull on a sidewalk, around light posts, around mailboxes, around clothing racks in a store, inside a house, or at other locations that are filled with obstacles that hinder the use of a conventional stroller. Further, the bi-directional usability of the car seat carrier provides a car seat carrier that can be easily pushed or pulled. In addition, the placement of the wheel assemblies relative to each other on the carrier body of the car seat carrier provides a car seat carrier that can quickly be rotated from the push position to the pull position. As such, if a user is pushing his child in an infant car seat lockably installed within the car seat carrier and the sunlight is shining in the child's face, the user can quickly rotate the car seat carrier, and the infant car seat therein, one-hundred and eighty degrees (180°) from the push position to the pull position so that the sunlight is no longer shining in the child's face.
- Additionally, the car seat carrier, according to one or more aspects described herein, provides a relatively easy way to transport an infant car seat to an automobile or other vehicle. At the vehicle, the user can disengage the infant car seat from the car seat carrier and engage the infant car seat with a detachable car seat base properly installed within the vehicle. To stow the car seat carrier in the vehicle trunk, or other space, the user can simply move the pivoting/telescoping handle to the collapsed configuration and rotate the pivoting/telescoping handle to the first stowage position, i.e., so that the pivoting/telescoping handle is folded back over the top of the carrier body. The user may then easily lift the car seat carrier and place it in the trunk of the vehicle for storage. To prevent the car seat carrier from rolling around within the trunk of the vehicle, the front wheel assemblies can be locked. When the user arrives at his or her destination, he or she can easily lift the car seat carrier from the trunk of the vehicle, rotate and extend the handle to the push/pull position, release the infant car seat from the detachable car seat base in the vehicle, and engage the infant car seat with the car seat carrier. Using the car seat carrier is quite easy. There is no need to collapse or expand a mechanically complex framework that is typically associated with a folding stroller. Many folks will leave their conventional folding stroller at home because it can be relatively difficult to fold and unfold. Also, a conventional folding stroller can be relatively bulky, heavy, and difficult for some smaller users to pick up and easily place the folded stroller in the trunk of a vehicle.
- Moreover, since the car seat carrier is specifically designed to receive the infant car seat in a manner similar to that of the detachable car seat base, the infant car seat is securely locked within the car seat carrier and the risk of the infant car seat from falling out of the car seat carrier is minimized. Further, using the car seat carrier, according to one or more of the aspects described herein, in conjunction with an infant car seat carrier provides a very safe way to transport an infant child that is properly buckled in the infant car seat. Most infant car seats are crash tested and are designed to withstand car crashes while protecting the infant therein. If a user is pushing his or her child around the neighborhood, in a parking lot, or other location, and the infant car seat carrier assembly is impacted by a motor vehicle, a bicycle, or other vehicle, the child is less likely to get injured when compared with a conventional stroller or conventional wagon which is not as rigorously tested as a car seat and is not designed to survive an automobile accident. It can be appreciated that the car seat carrier can be integrally formed with the infant car seat.
- Many different aspects and embodiments are possible. Some of those aspects and embodiments are described herein. After reading this specification, skilled artisans will appreciate that those aspects and embodiments are only illustrative and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Embodiments may be in accordance with any one or more of the items as listed below.
- A car seat carrier includes a carrier body sized and shaped to receive a complementary sized and shaped car seat; at least one rear wheel assembly attached to the carrier body, wherein the at least one rear wheel assembly includes a fixed wheel; at least one front wheel assembly attached to the carrier body, wherein the at least one front wheel assembly includes a swiveled wheel; and at least one pivoting handle extending from the carrier body.
- A car seat carrier includes a carrier body shaped to receive at least a portion of a complementary shaped car seat; at least one rear wheel assembly attached to the carrier body, wherein the at least one rear wheel assembly includes a fixed wheel that rotates around a single axis; at least one front wheel assembly attached to the carrier body, wherein the at least one front wheel assembly includes a swiveled wheel that rotates around two axes; and a pivoting handle affixed to the carrier body near the at least one front wheel, wherein the car seat wagon is configured to be pushed by a user with one hand with the at least one front wheel trailing the at least one rear wheel or pulled by the user with one hand with the at least one rear wheel trailing the at least one front wheel.
- A car seat carrier includes a carrier body sized and shaped to receive a complementary sized and shaped child car seat, the carrier body defining a front end and a rear end; at least one front wheel assembly attached to the carrier body near the front end, wherein the front wheel rotates about two axes; at least one rear wheel attached to the carrier body near the rear end, wherein the rear wheel assembly rotates about one axis; and a pivoting handle attached to the carrier body near the front end of the carrier body, wherein the pivoting handle pivots between multiple positions relative to the carrier body and wherein the pivoting handle is expandable and collapsible between different lengths.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2 or 3, wherein the body includes a first outer side wall, a first inner side wall, and a first cavity formed between the first outer side wall and the first inner side wall, wherein the first cavity is sized and shaped to receive a complementary shaped portion of a body of an infant car seat.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 4, wherein the body includes a second outer side wall opposite the first outer side wall, a second inner side wall opposite the first inner side, and a second cavity formed between the second outer side wall and the second inner side wall, wherein the second cavity is sized and shaped to receive a complementary shaped portion of a body of an infant car seat.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the pivoting handle is movable to a front push/pull position in which the pivoting handle is extended and rotated in front of a vertical axis extending through a handle fastener about which the pivoting handle rotates.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 6, wherein in the front push/pull position the pivoting handle forms an angle, AFPP, with respect to the vertical axis and AFPP is greater than or equal to 0 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 7, wherein AFPP is greater than or equal 5 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 10 degrees, greater than or equal to 15 degrees, greater than or equal to 20 degrees, greater than or equal to 25 degrees, greater than or equal to 30 degrees, greater than or equal to 35 degrees, greater than or equal to 40 degrees, or greater than or equal to 45 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 8, wherein AFPP is be less than or equal to 90 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 9, wherein AFPP is be less than or equal 85 degrees, such as less than or equal to 80 degrees, less than or equal to 75 degrees, less than or equal to 70 degrees, less than or equal to 65 degrees, less than or equal to 60 degrees, less than or equal to 55 degrees, or less than or equal to 50 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 6, wherein when the pivoting handle is in the front push/pull position, the car seat carrier is configured to be pushed by a user while the user is facing toward the car seat carrier.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 11, wherein when the pivoting handle is in the front push/pull position, the car seat carrier is configured to be pulled by a user while the user is facing away from the car seat carrier.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiments 6, wherein the pivoting handle is movable to a first stowage position, wherein the pivoting handle is collapsed and rotated over the carrier body of the car seat carrier behind a vertical axis extending through a handle fastener about which the pivoting handle rotates.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 13, wherein in the first stowage position, the pivoting handle an angle, AS1, with respect to the vertical axis and AS1 is greater than or equal to 60 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 14, wherein AS1 is greater than or equal 65 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 70 degrees, greater than or equal to 75 degrees, greater than or equal to 80 degrees, or greater than or equal to 85 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 15, wherein AS1 is less than or equal to 120 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 16, wherein AS1 is less than or equal 115 degrees, such as less than or equal to 110 degrees, less than or equal to 105 degrees, less than or equal to 100 degrees, less than or equal to 95 degrees, or less than or equal to 90 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 13, wherein the pivoting handle is movable to a second stowage position, wherein the pivoting handle is collapsed and rotated away from the carrier body of the car seat carrier in front a vertical axis extending through a handle fastener about which the pivoting handle rotates.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 18, wherein in the second stowage position, the pivoting handle an angle, AS2, with respect to the vertical axis and AS2 is greater than or equal to 60 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 19, wherein AS2 is greater than or equal 65 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 70 degrees, greater than or equal to 75 degrees, greater than or equal to 80 degrees, or greater than or equal to 85 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 20, wherein AS2 is less than or equal to 120 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 21, wherein AS2 is less than or equal 115 degrees, such as less than or equal to 110 degrees, less than or equal to 105 degrees, less than or equal to 100 degrees, less than or equal to 95 degrees, or less than or equal to 90 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 18, wherein the pivoting handle is further movable to a rear push position the pivoting handle is extended and rotated behind the vertical axis.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 23, wherein in the rear push position the pivoting handle forms an angle, ARP, with respect to the vertical axis and AFPP is greater than or equal to 10 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 24, wherein ARP is greater or equal to than 15 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 20 degrees, greater than or equal to 25 degrees, greater than or equal to 30 degrees, or greater than or equal to 35 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 25, wherein ARP is less than or equal to 65 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 26, wherein ARP is less than or equal to 60 degrees, such as less than or equal to 55 degrees, less than or equal to 50 degrees, less than or equal to 45 degrees, or less than or equal to 40 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 23, wherein when the pivoting handle is in the rear push position, the car seat carrier is configured to be pushed by a user while the user is facing toward the car seat carrier.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 23, wherein the pivoting handle is further movable to a broadcast position in which the pivoting handle is vertical.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 29, wherein in the broadcast position, the pivoting handle forms an angle, AB, with respect to the vertical axis and AB is greater than or equal to 0 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 30, wherein AB is greater than or equal to 5 degrees, such as greater than or equal to 10 degrees, greater than or equal to 15 degrees, or greater than or equal to 20 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 31, wherein AB is less than or equal to 45 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 32, wherein AB is less than or equal to 40 degrees, such as less than or equal to 35 degrees, less than or equal to 30 degrees, or less than or equal to 25 degrees.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 29, wherein when the pivoting handle is in the broadcast position, the car seat carrier is configured to allow a child inside an infant car seat engaged with the car seat carrier to view and/or listen to content is playing on a portable electronic device attached to the pivoting handle.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the car seat carrier comprises a zero turn radius.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 35, wherein the entire car seat carrier rotates three-hundred and sixty degrees within a circle having a diameter, DE, and DE is less than or equal to 44.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 36, wherein DE is less than or equal to 43.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 43.0 inches, less than or equal to 42.5 inches, less than or equal to 42.0 inches, less than or equal to 41.5 inches, less than or equal to 41.0 inches, less than or equal to 40.5 inches, less than or equal to 40 inches, or less than or equal to 39.5 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 37, wherein DE is greater than or equal to 36.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 38, wherein DE is greater than or equal to 36.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 37.0 inches, greater than or equal to 37.5 inches, greater than or equal to 38.0 inches, greater than or equal to 38.5 inches or greater than or equal to 39.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the car seat carrier comprises a zero turn radius and as the car seat carrier rotates three-hundred and sixty degrees, the at least one front wheel traces a circle having a diameter, DFW, and DFW is less than or equal to 36.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 40, wherein DFW is less than or equal to 35.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 35.0 inches, less than or equal to 34.5 inches, less than or equal to 34.0 inches, less than or equal to 33.5 inches, less than or equal to 33.0 inches, less than or equal to 32.5 inches, less than or equal to 32 inches, less than or equal to 31.5 inches, less than or equal to 31.0 inches, less than or equal to 30.5 inches, less than or equal to 30.0 inches, less than or equal to 29.5 inches, or less than or equal to 29.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 41, wherein DFW is greater than or equal to 26.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 42, wherein DFW is greater than or equal to 26.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 27.0 inches, greater than or equal to 27.5 inches, greater than or equal to 28.0 inches, greater than or equal to 28.5 inches or greater than or equal to 29.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3 wherein the car seat carrier comprises a wheel base when the car seat carrier is pulled, WBPULL, that is measured from a center of an axle of the at least one front wheel to a center of the at least one rear wheel and WBPULL is greater than or equal to 10.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 44, wherein WBPULL is greater than or equal to 10.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 11.0 inches, greater than or equal to 11.5 inches, greater than or equal to 12.0 inches, greater than or equal to 12.5 inches, greater than or equal to 13.0 inches, greater than or equal to 13.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 14.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 45, wherein WBPULL is less than or equal to 19.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 46, wherein WBPULL is less than or equal to 18.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 18.0 inches, less than or equal to 17.5 inches, less than or equal to 17.0 inches, less than or equal to 16.5 inches, less than or equal to 16.0 inches, less than or equal to 15.5 inches, less than or equal to 15.0 inches, or less than or equal to 14.5 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3 wherein the car seat carrier comprises a wheel base when the car seat carrier is pulled, WBPULL, that is measured from a center of an axle of the at least one front wheel to a center of the at least one rear wheel and WBPULL is less than an overall length of the carrier body, LCB.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 48, wherein a ratio of WBPULL to LCB, WBPULL/LCB is greater than or equal to 0.500.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 49, wherein WBPULL/LCB is greater than or equal to 0.525, such as greater than or equal to 0.550, greater than or equal to 0.575, greater than or equal to 0.600, or greater than or equal to 0.625.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 50, wherein WBPULL/LCB is less than or equal to 0.750.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 51, wherein WBPULL/LCB is less than or equal to 0.725, such as less than or equal to 0.700, less than or equal to 0.675, or less than or equal to 0.650.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3 wherein the car seat carrier includes an overall width, WO, that is less than or equal to 22.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 53, wherein WO is less than or equal to 21.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 21.0 inches, less than or equal to 20.5 inches, less than or equal to 20.0 inches, or less than or equal to 19.5 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 54, wherein WO is greater than 13.5 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 55, wherein WO is greater than or equal to 14.0 inches, such as greater than or equal to 14.5 inches, greater than or equal to 15.0 inches, greater than or equal to 15.5 inches, greater than or equal to 16.0 inches, greater than or equal to 16.5 inches, greater than or equal to 17.0 inches, greater than or equal to 17.5 inches, greater than or equal to 18.0 inches, greater than or equal to 18.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 19.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the car seat carrier includes an overall width, WO, and an infant car seat that is configured to fit into and engage the car seat carrier has an overall width, WICS, and a ratio of WO to WICS, WO/WICS is less than or equal to 1.4.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 57, wherein WO/WICS is less than or equal to 1.35, such as less than or equal to 1.30, less than or equal to 1.25, less than or equal to 1.20, or less than or equal to 1.15.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 58, wherein WO/WICS is greater than or equal to 0.70.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 59, wherein WO/WICS is greater than or equal to 0.75, such as greater than or equal to 0.80, greater than or equal to 0.85, greater than or equal to 0.90, greater than or equal to 0.95, greater than or equal to 1.00, greater than or equal to 1.05, or greater than or equal to 1.10.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3 wherein the pivoting handle pivots to multiple positions and telescopes between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3 wherein when an infant car seat is engaged with the car seat carrier to establish an infant car seat carrier assembly, the infant car seat carrier assembly comprises an overall height, HOA, measured from a surface on which the car seat carrier is placed to a top of a pivoting handle on the infant car seat position in an upright position and HOA is less than or equal to 36 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 62, wherein HOA is less than or equal to 35.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 35.0 inches, less than or equal to 34.5 inches, less than or equal to 34.0 inches, less than or equal to 33.5 inches, less than or equal to 33.0 inches, less than or equal to 32.5 inches, less than or equal to 32.0 inches, less than or equal to 31.5 inches, less than or equal to 31.0 inches, less than or equal to 30.5 inches, or less than or equal to 30.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 63, wherein HOA is greater than or equal to 25.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 64, wherein HOA is greater than or equal to 25.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 26.0 inches, greater than or equal to 26.5 inches, greater than or equal to 27.0 inches, greater than or equal to 27.5 inches, greater than or equal to 28.0 inches, greater than or equal to 28.5 inches, greater than or equal to 29.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 29.5 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 62, wherein the infant car seat carrier assembly includes an overall length, LOA, measured from a front of the pivoting handle of the car seat carrier when pivoting handle is rotated to a vertical position to a rear of a canopy of the infant car seat when the
canopy 1506 is fully raised and LOA is less than or equal to 35.0 inches. - The car seat carrier according to embodiment 66, wherein LOA is less than or equal to 34.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 34.0 inches, less than or equal to 33.5 inches, less than or equal to 33.0 inches, less than or equal to 32.5 inches, less than or equal to 32.0 inches, less than or equal to 31.5 inches, less than or equal to 31.0 inches, less than or equal to 30.5 inches, or less than or equal to 30.0 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 67, wherein LOA is greater than or equal 26 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 68, wherein LOA is greater than or equal to 26.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 27.0 inches, greater than or equal to 27.5 inches, greater than or equal to 28.0 inches, greater than 28.5 inches, greater than or equal to 29.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 29.5 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 66, wherein a ratio of LOA to LICS, LOA/LICS is less than or equal to 1.50.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 70, wherein LICS, LOA/LICS is less than or equal to 1.45, such as less than or equal to 1.40, less than or equal to 1.35, less than or equal to 1.30, less than or equal to 1.25, or less than or equal to 1.20.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 71, wherein LOA/LICS is greater than or equal to 1.00.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 72, wherein LOALICS is greater than or equal to 1.05, such as greater than or equal to 1.06, greater than or equal to 1.07, greater than or equal to 1.08, greater than or equal to 1.09, greater than or equal to 1.10, greater than or equal to 1.11, greater than or equal to 1.12, greater than or equal to 1.13, greater than or equal to 1.14, or greater than or equal to 1.15.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 62, wherein the pivoting handle includes a collapsed height, HHC, measured from a surface on which the car seat carrier is resting to a top of the pivoting handle when the pivoting handle is in a collapsed configuration and in a vertical position and HHC is substantially equal to HOA.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 74, wherein HHC is less than or equal to 99.5% HOA.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 75, wherein HHC is less than or equal to 99.0% HOA, such as less than or equal to 98.5% HOA, less than or equal to 98.0% HOA, less than or equal to 97.5% HOA, less than or equal to 97.0% HOA, less than or equal to 96.5% HOA, less than or equal to 96.0% HOA, less than or equal to 95.5% HOA, or less than or equal to 95.0% HOA.
- The car seat carrier of embodiment 76, wherein HHC is greater than or equal to 90.0% HOA.
- The car seat carrier of embodiment 77, wherein HHC is greater than or equal to 90.5% HOA, such as greater than or equal to 91.0% HOA, greater than or equal to 91.5% HOA, greater than or equal to 92.0% HOA, greater than or equal to 92.5% HOA, greater than or equal to 93.0% HOA, greater than or equal to 93.5% HOA, greater than or equal to 94.0% HOA, or greater than or equal to 94.5% HOA.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 62, wherein the pivoting handle includes an extended height, HHE, measured from a surface on which the car seat carrier is resting to a top of the pivoting handle when the pivoting handle is in an extended configuration and in a vertical position and HHC is greater than or equal to HOA.
- The car seat carrier of embodiment 79, wherein HHE/HOA is greater than or equal to 1.05, such as greater than or equal to 1.10, greater than or equal to 1.15, greater than or equal to 1.20, greater than or equal to 1.25, greater than or equal to 1.30, greater than or equal to 1.35, greater than or equal to 1.40, greater than or equal to 1.45, greater than or equal to 1.50, greater than or equal to 1.55, or greater than or equal to 1.6.
- The car seat carrier of embodiment 80, wherein HHF/HOA is less than or equal to 2.00.
- The car seat carrier of embodiment 81, wherein HHF/HOA is less than or equal to 1.95, such as less than or equal to 1.90, less than or equal to 1.85, less than or equal to 1.80, less than or equal to 1.75, less than or equal to 1.70, or less than or equal to 1.65.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the car seat carrier includes a footprint, FPCSC, and FPCSC less than or equal to 400 in2.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 83, wherein FPCSC is less than or equal to 395 in2, such as less than or equal to 390 in2, less than or equal to 385 in2, less than or equal to 380 in2, less than or equal to 385 in2, less than or equal to 380 in2, less than or equal to 375 in2, less than or equal to 370 in2, less than or equal to 365 in2, less than or equal to 360 in2, less than or equal to 355 in2, or less than or equal to 350 in2.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 84, wherein FPCSC is greater than or equal to 300 in2.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 85, wherein FPCSC is greater than or equal to 305 in2, such as greater than or equal to 310 in2, greater than or equal to 315 in2, greater than or equal to 320 in2, greater than or equal to 325 in2, greater than or equal to 330 in2, greater than or equal to 335 in2, greater than or equal to 340 in2, or greater than or equal to 345 in2.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the car seat carrier includes a footprint, FPCSC, and an infant car seat configured to engage the car seat carrier includes a footprint, FPICS, and a ratio of FPCSC to FPICS, FPCSC/FPICS, is less than or equal to 1.25.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 87, wherein FPCSC/FPICS is less than or equal to 1.20, such as less than or equal to 1.15, less than or equal to 1.10, less than or equal to 1.09, less than or equal to 1.08, less than or equal to 1.07, less than or equal to 1.06, less than or equal to 1.05, less than or equal to 1.04, less than or equal to 1.03, or less than or equal to 1.02.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 88, wherein FPCSC/FPICS is greater than or equal to 0.75.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 89, wherein FPCSC/FPICS is greater than or equal to 0.80, such as greater than or equal to 0.85, greater than or equal to 0.90, greater than or equal to 0.95, greater than or equal to 0.96, greater than or equal to 0.97, greater than or equal to 0.98, greater than or equal to 0.99, greater than or equal to 1.00, or greater than or equal to 1.01.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the car seat carrier comprises a weight, WCSC, and WCSC is less than or equal to 20 pounds.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 91, wherein WCSC is less than or equal to 19 pounds, such as less than or equal to 18 pounds, less than or equal to 17 pounds, less than or equal to 16 pounds, less than or equal to 15 pounds, or less than or equal to 14 pounds.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 92, wherein WCSC is greater than or equal to 8 pounds.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 93, wherein WCSC is greater than or equal to 9 pounds, such as greater than or equal to 10 pounds, greater than or equal to 11 pounds, greater than or equal to 12 pounds, or greater than or equal to 13 pounds.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the car seat carrier includes a weight, WCSC, and an infant car seat configured to be engaged with the car seat carrier includes a weight, WWICS, and a ratio of WCSC to WWICS, WCSC/WWICS is less than or equal to 2.0.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 95, wherein WCSC/WWICS is less than or equal to 1.9, such as less than or equal to 1.8, less than or equal to 1.7, less than or equal to 1.6, or less than or equal to 1.5.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 96, wherein WCSC/WWICS is greater than or equal to 1.0.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 97, wherein WCSC/WWICS is be greater than or equal to 1.1, such as greater than or equal to 1.2, greater than or equal to 1.3, or greater than or equal to 1.4.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the at least one front wheel assembly comprises two front wheels have a track, TF, and the at least one rear wheel assembly comprises two rear wheels having a track, TR, and a ratio of TF to TR, TF/TR, is less than or equal to 0.85.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 99, wherein TF/TR is less than or equal to 0.80, such as less than or equal to 0.75, less than or equal to 0.70, less than or equal to 0.65, less than or equal to 0.60, less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, or less than or equal to 0.45.
- The car seat carrier according to
embodiment 100, wherein TF/TR is greater than or equal to 0.25. - The car seat carrier according to embodiment 101, wherein TF/TR is greater than or equal 0.30, such as greater than or equal to 0.35, or greater than 0.40.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the at least one front wheel assembly includes two front wheel assemblies having a track, TF, and an infant car seat configured to fit into and engage the car seat carrier has an overall width, WICS, and a ratio of TF to WICS, TF/WICS, is less than or equal to 0.65.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 103, wherein TF/WICS is less than or equal to 0.60, such as less than or equal to 0.55, less than or equal to 0.50, or less than or equal to 0.45.
- The car seat carrier according to
embodiment 104, wherein TF/WICS is greater than or equal to 0.25. - The car seat carrier according to embodiment 105, wherein TF/WICS is greater than or equal 0.30, such as greater than or equal to 0.35, or greater than 0.40.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the at least one rear wheel assembly includes two rear wheel assemblies having a track, TR, and an infant car seat configured to fit into and engage the car seat carrier has an overall width, WICS, and a ratio of TR to WICS, TR/WICS, is less than or equal to 1.25.
- The car seat carrier according to embodiment 107, wherein TR/WICS is less than or equal to 1.20, such as less than or equal to 1.15, less than or equal to 1.10, less than or equal to 1.05, or less than or equal to 1.00.
- The car seat carrier according to
embodiment 108, wherein TR/WICS is greater than or equal to 0.75. - The car seat carrier according to embodiment 109, wherein TR/WICS is greater than or equal 0.80, such as greater than or equal to 0.85, greater than or equal to 0.90, or greater than or equal to 0.95.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the pivoting handle comprises a lower handgrip and an upper handgrip spaced a distance from the lower handgrip.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the carrier body has an overall height, HCB, and the at least one rear wheel assembly comprises a rear wheel having a diameter, DR, and a ratio of DR to HCB, DR/HCB is greater than or equal to 0.65.
- The car seat carrier according to
embodiment 112, wherein DR/HCB is greater than or equal to 0.70, such as greater than or equal to 0.75, greater than or equal to 0.80, greater than or equal to 0.85, greater than or equal to 0.90, greater than or equal to 0.95, greater than or equal to 1.00, greater than or equal to 1.10, greater than or equal to 1.15, greater than or equal to 1.20, greater than or equal to 1.25, or greater than or equal to 1.30. - The car seat carrier according to embodiment 113, wherein DR/HCB is less than or equal to 2.00.
- The car seat carrier according to
embodiment 114, wherein DR/HCB is less than or equal to 1.95, such as less than or equal to 1.90, less than or equal to 1.85, less than or equal to 1.80, less than or equal to 1.75, less than or equal to 1.70, less than or equal to 1.65, less than or equal to 1.60, less than or equal to 1.55, less than or equal to 1.50, less than or equal to 1.45, less than or equal to 1.40, less than or equal to 1.35. - The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, further comprising a vertically oriented control axis that extends through at least one handle fastener and a vertically oriented swivel axis that extends through at least one stem around which the front wheel assembly rotates and the vertically oriented control axis is spaced a distance, D, from the vertically oriented swivel axis and D is less than or equal to 6 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to
embodiment 116, wherein D is less than or equal to 5.5 inches, such as less than or equal to 5.0 inches, less than or equal to 4.5 inches, less than or equal to 4.0 inches, less than or equal to 3.5 inches, or less than or equal to 3.0 inches. - The car seat carrier according to embodiment 117, wherein D is greater than or equal to 0.5 inches, such as greater than or equal to 1.0 inches, greater than or equal to 1.5 inches, greater than or equal to 2.0 inches, or greater than or equal to 2.5 inches.
- The car seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, further comprising a smartphone bracket connected to the pivoting handle.
- The cart seat carrier according to any of embodiments 1, 2, or 3, wherein the carrier body is a detachable car seat base.
- The specification and illustrations of the embodiments described herein are intended to provide a general understanding of the structure of the various embodiments. The specification and illustrations are not intended to serve as an exhaustive and comprehensive description of all of the elements and features of apparatus and systems that use the structures or methods described herein. Separate embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment, and conversely, various features that are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any subcombination. Further, reference to values stated in ranges includes each and every value within that range. Many other embodiments may be apparent to skilled artisans only after reading this specification. Other embodiments may be used and derived from the disclosure, such that a structural substitution, logical substitution, or another change may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the disclosure is to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive. Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any feature(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature of any or all the claims.
- The description in combination with the figures is provided to assist in understanding the teachings disclosed herein. The following discussion will focus on specific implementations and embodiments of the teachings. This focus is provided to assist in describing the teachings and should not be interpreted as a limitation on the scope or applicability of the teachings. However, other teachings can certainly be used in this application.
- As used herein, the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” “including,” “has,” “having” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of features is not necessarily limited only to those features but may include other features not expressly listed or inherent to such method, article, or apparatus. Further, unless expressly stated to the contrary, “or” refers to an inclusive-or and not to an exclusive-or. For example, a condition A or B is satisfied by any one of the following: A is true (or present) and B is false (or not present), A is false (or not present) and B is true (or present), and both A and B are true (or present).
- Also, the use of “a” or “an” is employed to describe elements and components described herein. This is done merely for convenience and to give a general sense of the scope of the invention. This description should be read to include one or at least one and the singular also includes the plural, or vice versa, unless it is clear that it is meant otherwise. For example, when a single item is described herein, more than one item may be used in place of a single item. Similarly, where more than one item is described herein, a single item may be substituted for that more than one item.
- Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting. To the extent not described herein, many details regarding specific materials and processing acts are conventional and may be found in reference books and other sources within the structural arts and corresponding manufacturing arts.
- The above-disclosed subject matter is to be considered illustrative, and not restrictive, and the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications, enhancements, and other embodiments, which fall within the true scope of the present invention. Thus, to the maximum extent allowed by law, the scope of the present invention is to be determined by the broadest permissible interpretation of the following claims and their equivalents, and shall not be restricted or limited by the foregoing detailed description.
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